Biology Quote by Joseph Fielding Smith
“It has been truthfully said that organic evolution is Satan's chief weapon in this dispensation in his attempt to destroy the divine mission of Jesus Christ.”
About This Quote
Organic evolution is portrayed as a tool of Satan to undermine Jesus' divine mission.
In simple terms: Evolution seen as satanic threat to divine purpose.
Key Takeaway
Question scientific claims critically.
Themes
religion
science
conflict
Mood
concerned
defensive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates on creation
- education curricula
Key Concepts
theology
biology
Practical Applications
- promote scientific literacy
- encourage respectful dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile scientific evidence with religious belief?
A Different Perspective
Many view evolution as compatible with faith.
![“[o]f course like every other man of intelligence and education I do believe in organic evolution. It surprises me that at this late date such questions should be raised.” quote by Woodrow Wilson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c8e/woodrow-wilson-534_1912_o-f-course-like-every-other-man-of-intel_2758208.jpg)
![“This was borne out again in October 1996 when Pope John Paul II, standing in the context of a train of Catholic thought which stretched back to the Church Fathers said, in essence, "Looks like there's some good evidence for some sort of biological evolution."[22] That is, he said, as so many…” quote by Mark Shea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5a3/mark-shea-86645_catholic_this-was-borne-out-again-in-october-1996_2906849.jpg)
