The Pope Speaks Out On Evolution

The Pope Speaks Out On Evolution

There is a wonderful little article in the New York Post drawing attention to a recent statement by the Pope. He points out how problematic it is when the current debates present creation and evolution โ€œas if they were alternatives that are exclusive โ€“ whoever believes in the creator could not believe in evolution, and whoever asserts belief in evolution would have to disbelieve in Godโ€ฆThis contrast is an absurdity, because there are many scientific tests in favor of evolution, which appears as a reality that we must see and enriches our understanding of life and being.โ€ The statement also rightly states that evolution doesnโ€™t answer certain questions, not because of problems with the theory or inadequate scientific data, but because they are philosophical questions, such as why something rather than nothing exists.

A fuller statement is available in Italian on the Vatican web site.


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