What is evolution, and how does it relate to Catholic theology? In this edition of In Focus, Dr. Kenneth Kemp explains the scientific foundations of evolution—transformism, common ancestry, and natural selection—while showing why the human soul and conceptual thought remain beyond material explanation. Far from opposing faith, he argues, evolution can be integrated into a Catholic vision of creation that honors both science and theology.

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Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Evolution: Definitions and Context
02:50 The Scientific Basis of Evolution
05:40 Human Evolution: Questions and Controversies
09:04 Evolution and Catholic Theology
11:57 Thomistic Philosophy and Evolution
14:37 Catholic Evolutionism: Historical Perspectives
18:01 The Future of Catholic Evolutionism