Which theological movement sought to reconcile the Bible with Darwinian evolution by interpreting Genesis as an allegory?
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Correct answer: Liberal Protestantism
Modernist Christians argued that God used evolution as a tool for creation. They believed that the Bible's purpose was to provide moral guidance, not to serve as a scientific textbook.
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