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Why was Darwin’s theory controversial in the 1800s?

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Many Christians believed the Bible contained the one true account of creation. They argued Darwin's theory reduced people to the level of animals and undermined belief in God and the soul. Some Christians eventually accepted Darwin's theory.

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It contradicted the biblical view of creation

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