Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspective

Theistic evolution is the view that God used the natural process of evolution to develop life on Earth. It sees scientific evidence for evolution—like fossil records and genetic data—as compatible with faith in a divine creator. Scientifically, it acknowledges natural selection and genetics as explanations for biological diversity. Philosophically, it balances the belief in divine purpose with scientific understanding of the natural world. Theologically, it suggests that evolution is a tool used by God to bring about life’s complexity, allowing believers to see science and faith as complementary rather than in conflict.