Evolution in nature is not opposed to the notion of Creation, because evolution presupposes the creation of beings that evolve.
Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
The theory of evolution by cumulative natural selection is the only theory we know of that is in principle capable of explaining the existence of organized complexity.
Evolution is a fairy tale for grown-ups.
Many have a feeling that somehow intelligence must have been involved in the laws of the universe.
There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed into a few forms or into one; and that, whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.
Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being evolved
A fair result can be obtained only by fully stating and balancing the facts and arguments on both sides of each question." Charles Darwin
In my opinion, using creation and evolution as topics for critical-thinking exercises in primary and secondary schools is virtually guaranteed to confuse students about evolution and may lead them to reject one of the major themes in science.
It is amazing that 2001: A Space Odyssey has not aged at all, except for a few minor technical gadgets. The main reason is, of course, the philosophical or spiritual element in this story. We know as little today about the secrets of Creation and evolution as we knew before, and it is not likely that we'll ever know much more. We'll have to be satisfied, as Kubrick was, respectfully admiring the potential for evolution within the mystery of the universe's creation.
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