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Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.4
How did the publication Charles Darwin’s "On the Origin of Species" influence religious institutions in nineteenth-century Europe?
It prompted the Catholic Church to canonize Darwin for his contributions to understanding God's creation.
It sparked controversy between science and religion, causing many religious leaders to oppose his ideas due to apparent contradictions with biblical teachings about creation.
It caused a decline in church attendance as people started believing more in science and less in religion.
It led to the widespread acceptance of evolution among religious leaders, prompting significant changes in church doctrines across Europe.
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