The problem with this reasoning is that there are well-established theological reasons why a good and wise God would not create such a world, particularly one he knew would be peopled by fallen and sinful humans. Anti-design evolutionists ignore this rich body of theological reflection, invoke a superficial theology of creation, and then trash the strawman as incompatible with evidence from biology. And if you call them on this, you are accused of talking theology in a science discussion. They deserve credit for brazenness, at least, since they are the ones who introduced theology into the
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