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CHAPTER XII. 

 THEOLOGY AND EVOLUTION. 



Prejudices on the subject. "Creation" sometimes denied from prejudice. 

 The unknowable. Mr. Herbert Spencer's objections to theism ; to 

 creation. Meanings of term "creation." Confusion from not dis- 

 tinguishing between "primary" and "derivative" creation. Mr. 

 Darwin's objections. Bearing of Christianity on evolution. Supposed 

 opposition, the result of a misconception. Theological authority not 

 opposed to evolution. St. Augustin. St. Thomas Aquinas. Certain 

 consequences of want of flexibility of mind. Reason and imagination. 

 The first cause and demonstration. Parallel between Christianity 

 and natural theology. What evolution of species is. Professor 

 Agassiz. Innate powers must be recognized. Bearing of evolution on 

 religions belief. Professor Huxley. Professor Owen. Mr. Wallace. 

 Mr. Darwin. A priori conception of Divine action. Origin of man. 

 Absolute creation and dogma. Mr. Wallace's view. A supernatural 

 origin for man's body not necessary. Two orders of being in man. 

 Two modes of origin. Harmony of the physical, hyperphysical, and 

 supernatural. Reconciliation of science and religion as regards evolu- 

 tion. Conclusion Page 279 



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