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HTS Theological Studies

On-line version ISSN 2072-8050
Print version ISSN 0259-9422

Abstract

PRETORIUS, Mark  and  LIOY, Dan T.. What do religion and natural science each have to say about origins, creation and evolution?. Herv. teol. stud. [online]. 2021, vol.77, n.3, pp.1-9. ISSN 2072-8050.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hts.v77i3.6188.

The purpose of this article is to put forward an acceptable scriptural stance with respect to an evolutionary worldview. The authors posit that a theologically orthodox position can best be substantiated when the moral ideal embodied in Christ is the starting point for all deliberations. In light of this premise, the authors consider the following topics: the great divide between science and religion; the various theoretical shifts taking place on both sides of the science and religion arena concerning the veracity of evolution a substantive consideration of Darwin's evolutionary theory; the issue of whether Genesis is only a myth or a narration of literal, historical events and the profound implications of evolutionary theory for religious belief. The authors conclude that a choice does not have to be made between evolution and religion but between good and bad evolutionary theory and good and bad religious beliefs. CONTRIBUTION: The article's challenge is to not only show that science and theology are not in conflict, but also that ascribing to an evolutionary worldview when discussing God's creative acts, is also not in conflict with God's Word.

Keywords : creation and evolution; Darwin; Genesis; science and religion; fossils.

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