Creation Versus Evolution: A Christian Perspective

Professor 1:  “Obviously, this proves the fact that the world’s development was a result of natural processes that took millions of years. The process of evolution is an inescapable scientific conclusion based on the data.”

Professor 2:  “I don’t know what kind of evidence you need for a universal flood beyond the fossil. The real facts of science clearly point to an act of instantaneous creation by an all-powerful being.”

Creation versus evolution: two sides that have been at loggerheads for a very long time. From the scientific spadework of men like creationist Henry Morris to the intellectual assaults from men like Richard Dawkins, the controversy between creation and evolution has no end in sight. Examining the Christian perspective–without the scientific training of a Morris or the intellectual equipment of a Dawkins–how are we to respond to the creation versus evolution dilemma?

This article makes no claims to ending the creation versus evolution argument. Nor does it assume to be the conclusion to the debate. Rather, it considers the Christian perspective as well as the creation side and attempts to look a level deeper to gain some answers.

Facts, Fiction, and Disappointment

There are very strong science-backed arguments on both sides of the creation versus evolution debate. Any qualified creationist can summon a litany of arguments to bolster the creation theory. On the flip side, a trained evolutionist can also marshal convincing arguments to prove his hypothesis that the world is a result of a big bang and interminable evolutionary process. In the end—data, fossils, carbon dating methods, bones, dinosaurs, and dirt notwithstanding—scientific data is limited in its ability to answer the question. Although this goes against every grain of our modern-era dependence upon science, we must realize that scientific data is ultimately disappointing. I personally am convinced that the scientific data for a six-day creation is more trustworthy. But in the end, can we depend on science to answer the question of creationism?

Facts, Fiction and the Trump Card: Faith

Ask yourself the question—do you need science to confirm your belief in creationism? Answer that question by asking another question—do you need science to confirm your salvation? No. The Bible as the bedrock of faith is the real answer to the dilemma.

Understanding something called “presuppositions” helps to solve the dilemma. You must presuppose that the Bible is true. You believe the Bible. The Bible teaches creation, and you accept it. The evolutionist, on the other hand, does not believe that the Bible is true. His presuppositions are atheistic and naturalistic.

Presuppositions, then, are the foundational level of the debate. They are the tectonic plates, so to speak, of positions, theories, and other arguments. They are the deepest level upon which beliefs are built. Presuppositions even influence scientific research. To argue on the level of scientific evidence is to ignore the more fundamental issue in the whole debate—one’s presuppositions.

Presuppositions are not an intellectual copout. They are intellectually axiomatic. It is ultimately futile to engage in the creationism versus evolutionism debate, when you realize that you can simply get rid of the “versus” and go by faith.

The Meaning of Life

An Ageless Search
What is the meaning of life? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by all of humanity since the beginning of time. It is a question naturally asked by people because they have the ability to make choices about life. The question would appear to be difficult to answer and different for every individual depending on their circumstances. It is the ultimate search for truth and purpose in life; the reason we were born, wake up everyday and exist.

The Truth
Although people have struggled for the purpose of their existence throughout history, the answer for the meaning of life is relatively simple and the same for everyone; it is to love God by choosing to have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ.

How to Move Forward
Once you understand the meaning of life, the next step is choosing to follow God’s plan for your life.  God made you for a specific purpose; however, before you can fulfill that purpose, you need to establish a relationship with God.

How to Fulfill Your Mission
The challenge to the meaning of life is being faithful to the calling of God and being dedicated to fulfilling the purpose that He created you for by accomplishing your life mission. The Holy Bible addresses these issues clearly to give people answers about how to lead their life in every circumstance, from poor to rich, from health to illness, from strong to weak, and from spiritual to sinful. Everybody has limiting circumstances, but God gives people this ultimate life instruction book called the Bible to help them understand how to make the right choices throughout their changing life. Learn about what God wants for you and submit to His plan for a life of fulfilling significance.