Opposition to the theory of biological evolution or to evolutionary explanations of life's diversity.
From anti- (against) + evolution, from Latin evolvere (to unfold). The term emerged after Darwin's 1859 publication of 'Origin of Species' when resistance to evolutionary theory began.
Antievolution has been a powerful social force for over 160 years—it's not just about biology but about meaning, purpose, and humanity's place in the universe, which is why it generates such passionate debate.
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