Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
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I am a creationist and an evolutionist. Evolution is God's, or Nature's method of creation. Creation is not an event that happened in 4004 BC; it is a process that began some 10 billion years ago and is still under way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that creation is an ongoing process shaped by evolution, not a single event.
Theodosius Dobzhansky's quote illustrates the coexistence of creationism and evolution, suggesting that evolution is a divine method through which life has developed over billions of years. Instead of viewing creation as a moment in time that began at a specific year, Dobzhansky presents it as a continuous journey that begins with the universe itself and continues to this day, highlighting the dynamic nature of life and existence.
Themes
CreationismEvolutionProcessNatureGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about the interplay between science and religion.
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