Evolution is a Regression, not a Progression

Sanctity!

The claim that we are "progressing" and becoming better over time is repeated ad nauseum in our left-wing civilization, so it was comforting to hear that a convincing opposite perspective exists in some religious historical models. The Hindu model of history portrays a descent of humankind over the course of four dharmic ages; in meditating on this, I thought about an argument against the supposed ascent of the evolutionary model of Darwin, rooted in Zoroastrianism. This argument proceeds assuming evolution is true; whether it really is or not won't be discussed here.

• Humans have a supernatural end; namely, to look upon God.
• God is immaterial; likewise, we must become detached from material things in order to be united with God.
• Evolution, however, adapts us to our environment on earth, so that we are more united to it. According to evolutionary principles, we are smarter, more comfortable, more secure, and more pleasured with materiality than any point in history prior.
• In an inverse manner, then, we are more distant from the immaterial God, and, therefore, more distant from our own end, which is union with Him.
• Evolution, then, is a regression of true human nature.

This is doubtless in my mind. I think in our day and age, we can still maybe get to heaven by the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But I don't doubt that heaven is brimming with proto-humans, whose mysterious communion with the Logos preceded the necessity of sacraments. As Jeremiah 6:16 says, "Stand ye on the ways, and see and ask for the old paths which is the good way, and walk ye in it: and you shall find refreshment for your souls."