Can a Loving God Use Evolution? Denis Alexander vs Ed Atkinson hosted by John Nelson

About this episode

The episode explores the reconciliation of evolution with Christian faith through a dialogue between a molecular biologist and a returning guest.

What does evolution mean for Christian faith? In this episode of Unbelievable?, John Nelson hosts a thoughtful dialogue between molecular biologist Dr Denis Alexander and returning guest Ed Atkinson on one of the deepest questions in science and theology. Can evolution be reconciled with the character of God, or do millions of years of suffering count against belief? Denis argues that evolution can fit within a Christian vision of creation, purpose and resurrection. At the same time, Ed presses the moral problem of suffering, questioning whether such a costly process is compatible with a loving God. Along the way, they discuss free will, the fall, the image of God, human uniqueness, morality, and whether meaning depends on ultimate purpose - a rich and honest conversation at the intersection of evolution, suffering, and faith. Subscribe & Support 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast at www.premier.plus/unbelievable 🎙️ 🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at…

People in this episode

Host: John Nelson

Guests: Dr Denis Alexander, Ed Atkinson

Topics covered

• evolution
• Christian faith
• suffering
• theology
• morality
• free will
• creation

Keywords

• evolution
• Christianity
• suffering
• theology
• morality
• free will
• creation

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