evolution is often construed in such a way as to leave God out of the picture—as if it denies the existence of God or even can establish beyond reasonable doubt that he does not exist. This is not a problem with evolutionary theory, only a problem with some who propagate evolution in dysteleological ways (absent of purpose). This problem is easily resolved by an affirmation that whatever evolutionary processes may have taken place, we believe that God was intimately involved in them. This is a metaphysical and theological decision that can only take place outside of the scientific aspects of
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