Father Kenneth Baker, SJ explains how the influence of the theory of evolution on our culture has contributed to the growth of atheism, materialism, and radical individualism in our society. The influence of the theory of evolution on our culture has contributed to the growth of atheism, materialism, and radical individualism in our society. Father Kenneth Baker, S.J., is Editor Emeritus of the Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He is also a regular contributor to The Latin Mass magazine.