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If God created evolution, doesn't that count as creationism?

So evolution could be characterised - in ultra reductionist terms- as quite simply *choosing the path of less resistance*.

So if God in His Infinite Majestic Glory and Patience created an array where there were avenues or conduits that allowed species to - over 1000s of generations choose the path of less resistance and "evolve" doesn't that count as *design*?

If that's a little obtuse try this, if you reach out and try to change the universe with your own hands is that really any different from seeming not to do anything but really you don't need to because before anyone noticed, you arrayed things with such craftsman ship that all you need to do is let things fall into place. God was doing the ground work before you were even able to pay attention.

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Doomflower · 41-45, M
When I was a Christian I used similar reasoning and I certainly prefer people think this over straight up POOF creationism.

However:

Any God that would choose evolution as its method of creation is unbelievably cruel. The process of evolution is blind and relies on the least suited to their niche being killed off.

I'm sorry to say your description of evolition is flawed as well. Evolution does not choose anything. It has no goals. Those who survive reproduce and those who don't are dead ends. It's blind.
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Jm31xxx · 46-50, M
@Doomflower yeah I could have used a better word than choose.
Jm31xxx · 46-50, M
It could be a spiritual duty to share your beliefs @StrawberryMilkshake @StrawberryMilkshake
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Jm31xxx · 46-50, M
@StrawberryMilkshake so why even hint at it in the first place? Usually when someone hints at something they claim they have reluctance in sharing, they are fishing for reassurance
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BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F
@StrawberryMilkshake
Or it could be a spiritual duty to mind your own fucking business.
Bruh you came for blood so totally out of nowhere 😂😂
Jm31xxx · 46-50, M
@BlueMetalChick well she didn't get any, at least not from me
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@Doomflower Why wouldn’t God be cruel? There’s no proof that he’s benevolent.
walabby · M
@LeopoldBloom Yeah. Read the Old Testament! Actually I think that all of that was just using "God" as an excuse for really bad behavior. "We killed everybody in that city because God told us to"....