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From: cramer@kontron.UUCP (Clayton Cramer)
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Subject: Re: Re: Why Creation?
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Date: Fri, 26-Apr-85 01:56:57 EDT
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Evolution and creationism... ok, let's not be so polar in our views.  
A third, and personally held view is that of theistic evolution.  I am not a 
scientist, but the evidence for changes in a gene frequency in the gene
pool (the scientific definition of evolution) is overwhelming... that
species are not static, and that organisms have adapted to adverse 
environments with physical changes.  Whew.  Now, the point:  the overall
effect of this are creatures that are wonderful in their design, and
the planet has an intricate ecosystem that no amount of time could just
happen to produce.  Thus, evolution could be viewed as a natural law, 
set into motion by a higher Intelligence (Whom I prefer to call God
as revealed in the Bible).

Now, I do not believe that every time a volcano goes, "Boom" that God was
behind that.  Nor do I believe that every disease, falling tree, or
puppy getting run over by a car is an "Act of God."  No.  Any logical
engineer sets into motion certain causes and effects that he will not
constantly oversee.  That frees up his time and mental energy to worry
and work with the important matters.. Example: the brain stem has cer-
tain functions that are not consciously controlled, like breathing, or typing 
(after you've been typing for awhile). That neocortex is "free" from 
dealing with these fuctions, and worry about the important input, like
philosophical debates about God!!  Now:  God set up natural law to run
the universe like a watch... with consistency of effect (or we'd
have no laws), esthetic beauty and form (like any good design)--He is free
if you will, to deal with the most important matter:  His created beings-
us- who constantly debate His reality.  He is aware that the sparrow
fell, but He is concerned with the fall of His children.

Evolution, gravity, the speed of light, etc.:  all good engineering
designs that allow us to live in a world that works, and can
be very pleasing, if we celebrate our place as created beings.
End of sermon.... I'm kidding.  I am just so upset by seeing E's and
C's in such opposite corners.  Science (the knowledge of the design
and how it works) and creationism (the belief in a a loving Creator) 
are not incompatible.  Thanks for reading this...

By the way, the header may say "Clayton Cramer", but his wife
is responsible for this statement.