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The Independent reports that Pope Francis, speaking at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, has declared that the theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real.
“When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so,” said Francis.
“He created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that he gave to each one so they would reach their fulfillment."
Francis explained that both scientific theories were not incompatible with the existence of a creator – arguing instead that they “require it”.
“The Big Bang, which today we hold to be the origin of the world, does not contradict the intervention of the divine creator but, rather, requires it. Evolution in nature is not inconsistent with the notion of creation, because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve.”
Experts say the Pope's comments put an end to the “pseudo theories” of creationism and intelligent design that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, Benedict XVI who spoke out against taking Darwin too far.
(Score: 1) by idetuxs on Wednesday October 29 2014, @03:28AM
This guy is dangerous, he is a Peronist. He will say what everyone wants to hear in order to gain more consensus and thus power.
(Score: 2) by aristarchus on Wednesday October 29 2014, @06:28AM
So you are saying we need a "dirty war" a la Argentina, to counter the Peronist Pope? "Don't cry for me, Argentina!" Liberation Theology is back!!! All you Nazi Catholics up against the wall! First, we take the red shoes off ex-Pope Ratz!
(Score: 2) by VLM on Wednesday October 29 2014, @12:05PM
That's the part that shocks me about this dude, when he was voted in the consensus was as a former grand inquisitor of the inquisition or whatever the exact title was, all the TV journalist idiots assured everyone that he was going to be a total conformist placeholder who won't change anything and will force a tilt toward tradition, if anything.
And them just mere months later, dudes like leading the cultural revolution.
He's pretty cool. I'm not saying I'm gonna convert, but he's the first pope in my lifetime (and I'm not a kid) that I'm actually impressed with.
(Score: 1) by idetuxs on Thursday October 30 2014, @08:45PM
I don't know if entirely understood what you said, but what I'm saying is: don't blindly believe what he says. In my opinion he's pretty cool and making a lot of good changes (this guy supported a judge that is charging the VP with corruption), nonetheless he could be a chameleon, shifting towards where public opinion is.