Beyond
the
“Evolution” vs. “Creation”
Debate
Denis O. Lamoureux
Associate Professor of Science & Religion
St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta
The
Problem
My Position
Christian
Theologian
Evolutionary
Biologist
I believe in God
&
I accept evolution
Toward
a
Solution
A. Terms
&
Definitions
Teleology
Dysteleology
?
Evolution ist
Creation ist
Embryology-Evolution Analogy
God’s
Creative
Action
God
Uses
Natural
Processes
B. ScienceReligion
Relationship
ID a Delusion
ID Real
Dysteleology
Teleology
STANDARD CELL
1/1000 inch
1 yard of DNA
Information = 30 vols
Intelligent Design
Belief that beauty, complexity & functionality
in nature point to an Intelligent Designer
C. Views on the
Origin of the
Universe & Life
Christian Bias
Mix & Match
Young Earth Creation
“Creationist” Position
6 Day Creation
Progressive Creation
Day-Age Theory
Evolutionary Creation
Theistic Evolution
1. Divine Messages
 God created the world.
 The world is very good.
 Humans are created in
the Image of God.
2. Ancient Science
3-Tier
Universe
Ancient Science
3.
Ancient
Poetry
Genesis 1
Parallel
Panels
Deistic Evolution
(Deism = Impersonal God)
Dysteleological Evolution
“Evolutionist” Position
Atheistic Evolution
95%
5%
Conclusion
 Define the Terms
 Recognize the Faith Jump
FALSE
DICHOTOMY
 Move Beyond the “Evolution”
vs. “Creation” Debate