Question

Why was darwins theory controversial in the 1800s

Answer 1

It contradicted the biblical view of creation.

Step-by-step explanation:

To many Christians, the Bible contained the one true account of creation, but Darwin's theory reduced people to the level of animals and undermined belief in God and the soul.

Answer 2

Because in his time christianity was the norm and the popular belief was that god created everything, whereas darwin did research in evolution which the christians did not agree with