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teach the controversy

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To teach that life forms may have been created (almost) in their current form by a sentient being in a manner consistent with Christian dogmata, rather than as a result of ordinary evolution, and that the theory of evolution is controversial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, euphemistic

Topics: creationism, lifestyle, religion

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