Is evolution continuing? Is God still creating?

I am saying that every generation represents more evolution. Allele frequencies in populations change over time. That is evolution.

Some examples would be:

(1) Many types of genetic defects are no longer fatal, so those alleles are now appearing at higher frequencies than in the past—because the “carriers” of those alleles are not only surviving longer but reproducing in many cases.

(2) Because more protein sources are available today, lactose-intolerant Europeans are surviving and reproducing more favorably than in the past. They aren’t at such a big disadvantage for not eating dairy proteins as they were in the past.

(3) Northern and southern populations of a common species of North American rabbit is quickly becoming TWO distinct species and populations which can no longer cross-reproduce. It is a great example of macro-evolution directly observable right in front of our eyes.

(4) Many bacteria species are becoming more resistant to man-made antibiotics. That is evolution.

(5) Relatively recently we observed flavobacteria evolving to where they can digest nylon, a man-made fiber which did not exist before the 1940’s, if I recall. That is evolution at work.

Scientists could give you literally THOUSANDS of examples of what evolution is producing. (Of course, deniers of evolution will make silly claims like “That isn’t evolution. That’s adaptation.”)

Where is God “headed” with his biosphere? I don’t know. But I’m sure that some scientists could give you some general trends they observe. I don’t spend much time worrying about it. I figure God knows what he is doing. After all, he created evolutionary processes for his glory just as everything else in the creation. (Obviously, I’m not going to deny any of it just because I may not like some aspect of it. As I get older, I am bothered more by gravity–but I accept what God has commanded as to the functioning of the universe.)

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