![]() ![]() The theistic evolutionist holds a position somewhat between that of the absolute evolutionist and the creationist. ![]() Writer Batsell Barrett Baxter provides a working definition of theistic evolution: ![]() There is a difference regarding the number and the extent of the Creators direct acts. Most theistic evolutionists believe in some direct acts of a Creator. Generally, it takes the position that evolution happened, but that a Creator or intelligence was somehow involved in the process. Theistic evolution covers a broad range of ideas. God, they say, only tells us "that" He created the universe, but He did not tell us "how." Therefore, there exists a number of scientists who call themselves "Christian evolutionists" or "theistic evolutionists." ![]() Many people who feel the Bible is not intended to convey any information about the universe also believe that the theory of evolution causes no problem for the Christian. This idea is known as theistic evolution. There are those, however, who attempt to wed the theory of evolution with the teaching of special creation as recorded in the Bible. Atheistic evolution leaves no room for God, for it explains all of existence through ongoing natural processes. ![]()
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