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Creationism/Evolution Title: Pope Francis says Big Bang theory and evolution 'compatible with divine Creator' Theory universe born in cosmic explosion 13.7 billion years ago 'doesn't contradict' divine Creator but 'demands it', says pontiff The theory of the Big Bang is compatible with the Catholic Church's teaching on creation and belief in both is possible, Pope Francis has said. The Pope insisted that God was responsible for the Big Bang, from which all life then evolved. The Big Bang - the theory that the universe was born in a cosmic explosion about 13.7 billion years ago and has expanded and evolved since - "doesn't contradict the intervention of a divine Creator, but demands it," the Pope said. The beginning of the world was not "the work of chaos" but part of a divine plan by the Creator, he said. The Jesuit Pope made the remarks during an address to a meeting of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, which gathered at the Vatican to discuss "Evolving Concepts of Nature". "Evolution in nature is not inconsistent with the notion of creation, because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve," he told the meeting. God should not be regarded as some sort of "magician", waving a magic wand, he said. "When we read about creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so," he said. "He created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that He gave to each one so they would reach fulfilment." The Pope's remarks were in line with Catholic Church teaching of the last few decades. As far back as 1950, Pope Pius XII said that there was no intrinsic conflict between Catholic doctrine and the theory of evolution, provided that Catholics believed that the human soul was created by God and not the result of random evolutionary forces. That stance was affirmed in 1996 by Pope John Paul II. "The Pope's declaration is significant," said Giovanni Bignami, the president of Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics. "We are the descendants of the Big Bang, which created the universe. You just have to think that in our blood we have a few litres of hydrogen, which was created by the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago. "Our blood is red because it contains iron, which was created by the explosion of a star millions and millions of years ago. Out of creation came evolution." Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 9. Often thought the same thing. BBT, evolution.....all of it is just the way of the Creator.
#2. To: 4 givan 1 (#1) This is a way of looking at Christianity that makes it more plausible to me. I still disagree with major aspects of that religion, but common sense being expressed by one of the largest Christian churches is a welcome thing to see. By the way, I am not Christian or a Catholic, but I was raised in that church leaving it after the ceremony of Confirmation which I had agreed to go through.
#7. To: Ferret Mike (#2) This is a way of looking at Christianity that makes it more plausible to me Plausible in what sense? Meaning you can embrace an Uncreated Creator as long as those who follow Him acknowledge Big Bang and the theory of evolution? Or plausible in the sense that "finally some Christians are realizing there is no Jewish-Christian God and can now join the rest of us in the primordial goo"?
#9. To: redleghunter (#7) I believe in a female deity and question whether a Jesus Christ even existed. I respect the religions of others, but I myself am quite Pagan. I believe most religions are vehicles used to manage people and are too focused on humans as the pinnacle of creation. I feel all life is sacred, and that humans are destroying and extincting much of the fabric of life that is the best part of this planet. I also quite firmly believe that there are other planets out there with life on them.
Replies to Comment # 9. How do you know gaia exists?
#12. To: Ferret Mike (#9) I also quite firmly believe that there are other planets out there with life on them. Ok you believe that. Also you said you doubt that Jesus Christ existed. Do you think there is more evidence that life existed on other planets. Or that Jesus walked the earth? By the way do you have any evidence at all for life on other planets?
#14. To: Ferret Mike (#9) I believe most religions are vehicles used to manage people I would agree that some people can use religion to manage or control people. But are those people being true to what is found in the Bible. Are they living the way the Bible tells us to live? Can you cite some examples when you get a chance. It would be interesting to see what you are referring to when you say "manage".
#16. To: Ferret Mike (#9) Intelligent humans should respect and protect non-human intelligent beings. Never kill or enslave dolphins ~ Mike McCarthy NOTE TO SELF: Dismiss plans to turn Flipper into "Mammy."
#56. To: Ferret Mike (#9) I believe in a female deity and question whether a Jesus Christ even existed. As well you should. The deity, Elohiym, is female, and male, both. YHWH is masculine. The Holy Spirit and the Glory of God are feminine. Jesus is masculine. Of course he existed: you can see what he looked like and get a sample of his blood from the Shroud of Turin.
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