Evolutionary theory says that human beings do not represent the pinacle of creation. We simply are one of the species that, through naturally selected genetic mutations, happened to survive through myriad environmental changes. And as such, we are just highly successful. But then again, so are rats and cockroaches.
Christians (either creationists or those who interpret Genesis as a metaphor) believe God created life and that human beings have a special place in creation. They agree that God DIRECTED creation (either via Genesis account or via evolution) so that it ultimately led to human beings.
Is this dilemma the real debate between biologists and Christians (and others who believe in theistic intervention), whether God wanted to ultimately create human beings or whether we just are among the lucky species to survive?
2006-12-16
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