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Does the Church accept evolution?

The Short Answer

The Church teaches that humans are created in the image of God, but it doesn't take a position on the biological mechanism. Members are free to study the science and reach their own conclusions. A lot of Latter-day Saint scientists have found that learning about the natural world deepens their faith.

Official Church Sources

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Still have questions? Talk to your parents, your bishop, or a trusted leader. Questions are part of faith, not the opposite of it.