Evolutionary Creation?

Hi @SdF. Welcome to the forum.

Certainly, some ECs see God as setting the conditions and letting evolution run on its own. Although they would reject the term Deism. This is because Deism refers to ALL of God’s interactions with his creation not just one part of it. What I mean is that even if God was hands off when it comes to evolution, the very fact that he acts to reveal, save, redeem, and intervene in his creation means that the ‘Deism’ label doesn’t apply. God is either deistic everywhere, or not at all. Does that make sense?

As to God’s involvement in evolution, I for one view God as shepherding the process of evolution through providence. In this sense, God is intimately involved as he upholds, sustains, and guides life on this planet towards his own perfect ends. In this way, God is not like a Divine billiard player who pots all the balls in one shot. Instead, God is like a divine conductor directing the sections and instruments of an ever changing orchestra in a grand symphony.

Of course, this is 100% a faith position. Science cannot test for reason, purpose, meaning, or divine goals in evolution or any where else for that matter. That is outside of its remit.

Hope that helps.

EDIT: I should also say that I have no issue with those who see God as preloading evolution and letting it run either. :+1:

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