Essentially a synonym for Theistic Evolution, but sometimes emphasizing God's ongoing, intimate role in the process more strongly. It asserts that evolution is true, but it is God's creative mode. The focus is on "creation" as the continuous, purposeful action of God through natural means, rather than a one-time event. It's the theological position that tries to have its scientific cake and eat it devotionally too.
Example: "The Evolutionary Creationist Sunday school teacher used evolutionary trees to teach about God's providence. 'See this branch? That's where God, working through natural selection, began the line that would lead to creatures capable of knowing and loving Him.' The kids were cool with it; the elders were nervous." Evolutionary Creationism
by Abzugal January 30, 2026
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