"God created evolution" -- What do you think of this statement?

its an oxymoron

I don't believe in God, so I think it's meaningless. I also don't believe in the biblical account of creation, so I don't need to reconcile it with science, which is what statements of this sort try to do. If people want to believe this, it's fine with me. I see no reason why a hypothetical God couldn't arrange for evolution to happen. Although it seems more likely that God-the-Hypothetical would just set things in motion and let evolution take its course, that being the whole point of evolution, after all.

Hmm.
It makes more sense than "God did all and no evolution took place at all!", it's not what I believe in, but I can get along with those who have such opinion more than with creationists.

This implies a compromise position some people take (including many scientists, I think). I think it also implies that God is the creator, but not really an entity who screws around with creation on a daily basis. Perhaps, he created and wound up the clock, now he just sits back to watch it go.

My response to this statement would be something like "Who created God?"
...to which, most will say "God always existed.", to which I reply "Then evolution always existed, and God isn't needed."

I think it's possible. I'm really not sure whether God created the world and set it in motion (absentee landlord theory) or whether He continues to have a hand at all times now in what happens on a cellular level in His many species. Given that He is omniscient and omnipotent, He could just as easily have done either and known it would work out exactly the way He intended.

It would make sense if there was a God.

Its the most sensible solution.

But I don't acknowledge the existence of God so this question is mute.

Evolved persons created God.

Dunno.

Rubbish. God created the world. "Evolution" is a human theory. Does anybody believe that God created Newton's laws in mechanics??

heh!
I havent heard that one.
at any rate, i dont think anything of the statement on way or the other.

if there is a god, then why wouldnt he be responsible for newton's revelations?

It makes me giggle.

I did see a bumpersticker today that made me guffaw: Jesus is my best friend.

Sure, fine sentiment and all, if that's your thing, but to see it plastered on a big old SUV just sent me over the edge.

Well God created all life on Earth and much of this life has evolved, at least to a certain extent, so while I can't say for certain that God created evolution, it appears that it was built into at least some living beings bodies.

if i can ever get past the name 'god', then it would make 'perfect' sense

I don't really see it an an oxymoron. I see it as a way to incorporate science discoveries into religion.

Well, might as well add to the fairytale since thats what I see religion as anyway

If you believe in God and you believe in evolution then I don't have any problem with you believing this.

Sciences develop systems of explanations of the phenomena in this world. This is fascinating, useful, admirable. But it must not be confused with revelations of eternal truths. God gave us the mental power to develop scientific theories which serve as most subtle forms of orientation in our world. Instead of being grateful for this gift, people prefer to question God's existence as a consequence. A close study of the history of science would help to correct this sad error, and so would a careful reading of the philosophical views of some of the scientific giants (Bohr, Einstein, e.g.).

there are ideas held by some, that all ideas and creations float in the ether waiting to be plucked by an individual. by that idea, the individual did not really think of the idea, but found it. not saying that i think that, who knows what's true? not you or i.

I think it's more likely than either the belief in creation coming up with the final design of all animals or the hypothesis that life just popped into existence.

An omnipotent God would have forseen the need to have his creations adaptable.

Why?

I've never seen any contradiction between evolution and a belief in god. So for people who believe in god, of course he created evolution. I also think that a God that would create such an amazingly elegant mechanism as evolution is far more awesome than one who'd just create everything in place as we see it today.

Why what?

Why do you think the phrase "Jesus is my best friend" is so hilarious?

I haven't really sat down to analyze it, since I don't usually break down why I think certain things are funny. To me, it just is. Aside from the humor I find in it, I also think it's ridiculous, but that's just personal philosophy.

Do you find bumperstickers that say "Guns don't kill people - abortion clinics do" funny?

Most likely not. Why?

I do.

Alright. I don't know if I've ever actually seen that one. Is it popular in your area?

Very

I got the impression that you were surrounded by those of the liberal persuasion.

I generally avoid them. They seem mentally ill to me.

Probably good that you limit your interactions then.

I don't have a problem with it, though I imagine there are many who would say that such a statement tries to marry two opposing sides but doesn't succeed. Non-believers would remain equally skeptical, while believers might actually be offended by it. A lot of people need to believe that God works miracles, and spontaneous creation is as miraculous as it gets. I do think a few of those who are struggling with their faith in regards to science might be comforted by the idea, that religion and science are not in opposition and therefore not a threat to each other (which I would agree with).
I'm content to understand evolution as a natural sequence of adaptations. "God created evolution" implies a master plan, which is not essential to my understanding of the process. If anything, I see it more as "let's wind this thing up and see where it goes."

I agree that evolution is a more impressive feat than the Genesis story, which is why I think some believers are coming around to the idea. For most, I think the traditional view is so ingrained that they are very conflicted with scientific views.

It's not true.

way to broad a comment to start this debate

besides who fudgein cares who made us ....weve got enough to worry about just being able to make it through one day without treating each other like crap...my point is, worry about how to get "living life" right instead of how what where when and why

Well, one would have believe in God, right? And/Or evolution? Or both? I think that this statement for me leads into arguments of religion and religious beliefs and I don't care to go there.

Now, who said God was a "he"?

did i say that?

Whatever works for ya...

"This is evolution, the monkey, the man, then the gun"
...think about it

I'd turn it on its head and say evolution created God or even evolution is God/God is evolution.

I don't think there for I'm not.

yes and so much more

I not believe in God. Its very very not logic if God created the evolution. If the God created the evolution, i am sure all the old testament talk none sense ! Its logic the Five Niyama (Utu niyama, Bija Niyama, Kamma Niyama, etc) created the evolution.