>A related question is, why do so many who define themselves as *theistic*
>evolutionists feel compelled to find ways in which evolution could have
>proceeded with no divine intervention or oversight?
>
I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I believe that God is a good enough
designer to design a system that required little tinkering with after wards.
This view makes God at least as good as a GM engineer. Would you be pleased
with the design of your car if a GM engineer had to live under your hood
constantly tinkering as you drove?
In another post Chuck asked:
>Are you referring to Gibbon, or *a* gibbon?
Edward Gibbon, who wrote an incredible history of the Roman Empire. I would
strongly recommend it. Then read Machiavelli, The Prince.
glenn
Foundation,Fall and Flood
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