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| − | The '''Naturalistic evolution''' theory (or '''unguided evolution''') posits the view that new species of life came into being as a result of [[natural causes]] only, that is, without any supernatural intervention (compare [[Creationism]]). Thus it is "a view that was expressly intended to take God out of the picture of [[creation]]"<ref>Christian author Glenn S. Sunshine wrote, "scientists can simultaneously accept undirected evolution—a view that was expressly intended to take God out of the picture of creation—and yet believe in God" [https://www.breakpoint.org/features-columns/articles/entry/12/9118] </ref> | + | Conservapedia will '''drown''' in vandalism! |
| | + | <div style="text-align:center">I'm a conservative Republican that lives in Pennsylvania. I attended Glenn Beck's rally in Washington, D.C.</div> |
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| | + | <span style="text-decoration:blink; font-size:20px">{{PAGENAME}} has been vandalized by Willy on Wheels!</span><div style="text-align:center">I'm a conservative Republican that lives in Pennsylvania. I attended Glenn Beck's rally in Washington, D.C.</div> |
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| | + | The '''Naturalistic evolution''' theory (or '''unguided evolution''') posits the view that new species of life came into being as a result of [[natural causes]] only, that is, without any supernatural intervention (compare [[Creationism]]). Thus it is "a view that was expressly intended to take God out of the picture of [[creation]]"<ref>Christian author Glenn S. Sunshine wrote, "scientists can simultaneously accept undirected evolution—a view that was expressly intended to take God out of the picture of creation—and yet believe in God" [https://www.breakpoint.org/features-columns/articles/entry/12/9118]</ref> |
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| | Put this way, it makes a crucial distinction between the more general or vague formulations espoused by proponents of Evolution. | | Put this way, it makes a crucial distinction between the more general or vague formulations espoused by proponents of Evolution. |
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| | About 15% of Americans believe in unguided evolution, while 80% reject it and 5% have no opinion. | | About 15% of Americans believe in unguided evolution, while 80% reject it and 5% have no opinion. |
| − | <ref> Humans developed, with God guiding (37%). God created humans in present form (45%). 37 + 45 = 82. [http://www.unl.edu/rhames/courses/current/creation/evol-poll.htm] </ref> | + | <ref>Humans developed, with God guiding (37%). God created humans in present form (45%). 37 + 45 = 82. [http://www.unl.edu/rhames/courses/current/creation/evol-poll.htm]</ref> |
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| − | *These numbers shows that skepticism that life developed via purely unguided evolutionary processes remains very high. <ref>http://www.evolutionnews.org/2005/12/why_many_people_dont_care_that.html</ref> | + | *These numbers shows that skepticism that life developed via purely unguided evolutionary processes remains very high.<ref>http://www.evolutionnews.org/2005/12/why_many_people_dont_care_that.html</ref> |
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| | ==Naturalistic evolution and Theistic evolution== | | ==Naturalistic evolution and Theistic evolution== |
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| | Poll results vary. | | Poll results vary. |
| − | * 9-12%: Humans developed, but God had no part in process. <ref>http://www.unl.edu/rhames/courses/current/creation/evol-poll.htm</ref> | + | * 9-12%: Humans developed, but God had no part in process.<ref>http://www.unl.edu/rhames/courses/current/creation/evol-poll.htm</ref> |
| | * 18%: evolution took place without God playing a role (just teens polled) <ref>http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/bpnews.asp?ID=20311</ref> | | * 18%: evolution took place without God playing a role (just teens polled) <ref>http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/bpnews.asp?ID=20311</ref> |
| | "Human beings have evolved, but God had no part in the process." <ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2005-10-10-evolution-debate-centerpiece_x.htm</ref> | | "Human beings have evolved, but God had no part in the process." <ref>http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2005-10-10-evolution-debate-centerpiece_x.htm</ref> |