Survival of the Fittest

I think that it is highly advantageous for religions to change their interpretation of scriptures over time. The society in which it is located changes and along with it the attitudes and beliefs (although not necessarily religious) of the people. This cultural change may cause the religious and secular worlds to clash potentially causing ruptures between the people and religion. Religions could start losing their followers because they reject certain beliefs that currently prevail in the broader society.

For example, nowadays there are religions that condone homosexuality. It is also an attitude that is spreading. If more religious people begin to change their attitude toward homosexuality, then perhaps they will begin to question their church’s principles. Therefore, those religions could lose both their power and followers, who would then turn to other religions that express their newfound attitude.

It reminds me of "survival of the fittest" in terms of religion. The churches that fail to interpret their belief system according to the present state of their society put themselves at risk for extinction. The churches or religions that do derive their beliefs from a modified interpretation of scripture increase their chances of surviving. Adjusting religious beliefs to society, religions could appeal to more people, attracting more followers, which benefit its health.