But the problems with this evolutionary theory are several. 1) The kind of development it describes has never been observed; in fact, there seems to be no upward development toward monotheism within any culture—actually the opposite seems to be the case. 2) The anthropological method's definition of “primitive” equates to technological development, yet this is hardly a satisfactory criterion as there are so many components to a given culture. 3) The alleged stages are often missing or skipped.
Lakini matatizo ya haya mabadiliko nadharia ni kadhaa. 1) aina ya maendeleo inayoelezea haijawahi onekana, kwa kweli, inaonekana hakuna maendeleo zaidi kuelekea umonotheisimu ndani ya utamaduni wowote, kinyume inavyoonekana kuwa halisi. 2) ule mtindo wa kusomea asili ya tamaduni, kisasi na mira za watu wafafanua “ufinyu” unalinganisha maendeleo ya teknolojia, lakini vigumu kigezo hiki kuridhisha kwa vile kuna vipengele vingi vya utamaduni huo. 3) hatua zinazokisiwa mara nyingi hukosa au kurukwa.