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'''Theistic evolution''' or "Evolutionary Creation" is a belief that [[creationism]] is compatible with the [[Theory of Evolution|theory of evolution]].<ref>http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/1990</ref><ref>"the first part (18 k) emphasizes that some evangelical Christians with conservative theology think God created through a process of evolution;  the second part (also 18 k) begins by acknowledging that 'the greatest [perceived] problem with evolutionary creation is that it contradicts the traditional literal interpretation of the opening chapters of the Bible' and explains why, with a credible interpretation that allows good theology, this perceived problem isn't an actual problem."http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/wic.html</ref> <ref>http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/origins/methods2.htm</ref><ref>http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/origins/te-guided.htm#top2 "another old-earth view, evolutionary creation (also called theistic evolution), natural evolution was God's method of creation, with the universe designed so physical structures (galaxies, stars, planets) and complex biological organisms (bacteria, fish, dinosaurs, humans) would naturally evolve." </ref>  In most forms it asserts that life evolved from a common ancestor and that at some point God intervened to give humans souls. Proponents of theistic evolution often emphasize the overall message of Genesis and assert that the details of the story are not meant to be taken literally.<ref>http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/origins/methods2.htm</ref> <ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v17/i4/theistic_evolution.asp</ref> <ref>http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-god.html</ref> Theistic evolutionists reject special creation of nature and its inhabitants and mankind as declared in Genesis chapters one and two. Theistic evolutionists accept the Theory of Evolution as representing reality in all aspects, including human evolution from an ape ancestor. [[Old Earth Creationists]] and [[Young Earth Creationism|Young Earth Creationists]] generally consider Theistic Evolution to be heretical or at best, contrary to Biblical teachings and possibly dangerousa However, many Young Earth Creationists agree that correct knowledge of how God created humanity and such is not a necessary condition for salvation.<ref>http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c015.html</ref><ref name="Gish"> "belief in the historicity of Genesis is not essential to our salvation." Duane Gish ''Is it possible to be a Christian and an evolutionist?'' http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp</ref> A notable proponents of theistic evolution iinclude include the late Pope [[John Paul II]]<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v20/i1/theistic_evolution.asp</ref> <ref>http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/articles/1480_creationists_and_the_pope39_12_22_2003.asp</ref> and biologist [[Ken Miller]].<ref>http://bioinfo.med.utoronto.ca/Evolution_by_Accident/Theistic_Evolution.html</ref>
  
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==Theistic evolution and Intelligent Design==
  
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Although superficially similar to [[Intelligent Design]], Intelligent Design proponents have made clear that they are not the same thing, and in fact [[William Dembski]] has gone so far as to say that "As far as design theorists are concerned, theistic evolution is American evangelicalism's ill-conceived accommodation to Darwinism."<ref>''What every theologian should know about creation, evolution, and design'' Center for Interdisciplinary Studies Transactions 3(2), William Demsbki</ref>
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Theistic evolution has recieved criticism from a variety of groups such as Young Earth Creationists, some Old Earth Creationists, agnostics and atheists. Young Earth Creationists have criticized theistic evolution for perceived compromise in regard to Biblical authority and interpretation. In their view, the Genesis account is a straightforward and/or literal narrative and any form of evolution is incompatible with the text and the view of theistic evolution creates a denial of central Bible teachings and/or creates other unnecessary theological problems. <ref>http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c015.html</ref><ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp</ref><ref>http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/1990</ref><ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp</ref>. In the other direction, proponents of theistic evolution have been accused of subtley undermining science piece by piece.<ref>http://sandwalk.blogspot.com/2006/11/ed-brayton-speaks.html</ref>
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Template:POV Theistic evolution or "Evolutionary Creation" is a belief that creationism is compatible with the theory of evolution.[1][2] [3][4] In most forms it asserts that life evolved from a common ancestor and that at some point God intervened to give humans souls. Proponents of theistic evolution often emphasize the overall message of Genesis and assert that the details of the story are not meant to be taken literally.[5] [6] [7] Theistic evolutionists reject special creation of nature and its inhabitants and mankind as declared in Genesis chapters one and two. Theistic evolutionists accept the Theory of Evolution as representing reality in all aspects, including human evolution from an ape ancestor. Old Earth Creationists and Young Earth Creationists generally consider Theistic Evolution to be heretical or at best, contrary to Biblical teachings and possibly dangerousa However, many Young Earth Creationists agree that correct knowledge of how God created humanity and such is not a necessary condition for salvation.[8][9] A notable proponents of theistic evolution iinclude include the late Pope John Paul II[10] [11] and biologist Ken Miller.[12]

Theistic evolution and Intelligent Design

Although superficially similar to Intelligent Design, Intelligent Design proponents have made clear that they are not the same thing, and in fact William Dembski has gone so far as to say that "As far as design theorists are concerned, theistic evolution is American evangelicalism's ill-conceived accommodation to Darwinism."[13]

Criticisms of Theistic Evolution Position

Theistic evolution has recieved criticism from a variety of groups such as Young Earth Creationists, some Old Earth Creationists, agnostics and atheists. Young Earth Creationists have criticized theistic evolution for perceived compromise in regard to Biblical authority and interpretation. In their view, the Genesis account is a straightforward and/or literal narrative and any form of evolution is incompatible with the text and the view of theistic evolution creates a denial of central Bible teachings and/or creates other unnecessary theological problems. [14][15][16][17]. In the other direction, proponents of theistic evolution have been accused of subtley undermining science piece by piece.[18]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/1990
  2. ↑ "the first part (18 k) emphasizes that some evangelical Christians with conservative theology think God created through a process of evolution; the second part (also 18 k) begins by acknowledging that 'the greatest [perceived] problem with evolutionary creation is that it contradicts the traditional literal interpretation of the opening chapters of the Bible' and explains why, with a credible interpretation that allows good theology, this perceived problem isn't an actual problem."http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/wic.html
  3. ↑ http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/origins/methods2.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/origins/te-guided.htm#top2 "another old-earth view, evolutionary creation (also called theistic evolution), natural evolution was God's method of creation, with the universe designed so physical structures (galaxies, stars, planets) and complex biological organisms (bacteria, fish, dinosaurs, humans) would naturally evolve."
  5. ↑ http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/origins/methods2.htm
  6. ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v17/i4/theistic_evolution.asp
  7. ↑ http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-god.html
  8. ↑ http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c015.html
  9. ↑ "belief in the historicity of Genesis is not essential to our salvation." Duane Gish Is it possible to be a Christian and an evolutionist? http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp
  10. ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v20/i1/theistic_evolution.asp
  11. ↑ http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/articles/1480_creationists_and_the_pope39_12_22_2003.asp
  12. ↑ http://bioinfo.med.utoronto.ca/Evolution_by_Accident/Theistic_Evolution.html
  13. ↑ What every theologian should know about creation, evolution, and design Center for Interdisciplinary Studies Transactions 3(2), William Demsbki
  14. ↑ http://www.christiananswers.net/q-aig/aig-c015.html
  15. ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp
  16. ↑ http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/1990
  17. ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v11/i4/christian.asp
  18. ↑ http://sandwalk.blogspot.com/2006/11/ed-brayton-speaks.html
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