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Hello. I was curious to know what the Church's teach was regarding to evolution.  I have heard the Church accepts and believes it.  What can you tell about it the Church's teachings in reference to it?  Thank you for your time and patience.  

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The church holds that God directly creates the soul of individual human beings.  So, the body of the first human received a rational and immortal soul directly from God.  God may have used previously existing matter [body of some form of life], completed the job and infused a human soul.  God may also have done the whole job at the time of infusion.  
Best wishes, Chris.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

Publications
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

Education/Credentials
Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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