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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>

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>

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.  

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>

*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>

==Naturalistic evolution and Theistic evolution==

==Naturalistic evolution and Theistic evolution==

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>