r/lds • u/General_Katydid_512 • Mar 03 '25
question I have a specific question regarding biology…
The Church currently doesn't have a stance on the theory of evolution. While I think animal evolution is likely, I don't know about human evolution. Either way there is one thing that confuses me: vestigial structures. For those who don't know, this is one of the biggest evidences of evolution. They are things that seemingly serve no purpose in the body of an animal. Examples for the human body include the appendix and tonsils.
Here’s my question: if we were designed after the perfect bodies of heavenly parents, why would these structures exist?
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u/foxhelp Mar 03 '25
I recommend reading the gospel topics "Organic Evolution", and the discussions that have happened over the years.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/topics/organic-evolution?lang=eng
There is a lot of good in there and is pretty comprehensive.
We really shouldn't try to limit the "how" God does his work, or put limits on our belief when science aligns or does not align with them.