At BioLogos, we present the Evolutionary Creationism (EC) viewpoint on origins. Like all Christians, we fully affirm that God is the creator of all life—including human beings in his image. We fully affirm that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative word of God. We also accept the science of evolution as the best description for how God brought about the diversity of life on earth.
But while we accept the scientific evidence for evolution, BioLogos emphatically rejects Evolutionism, the atheistic worldview that so often accompanies the acceptance of biological evolution in public discussion. Evolutionism is a kind of scientism, which holds that all of reality can in principle be explained by science. In contrast, BioLogos believes that science is limited to explaining the natural world, and that supernatural events like miracles are part of reality too.
Read more on scientism and evolutionismAccording to Young Earth Creationism (YEC), a faithful reading of Scripture commits Christians to accepting that the earth is young, between 6,000 and 10,000 years old. YEC claims that Scripture is not compatible with the idea that humans share common ancestry with other life forms on earth, and most YEC proponents feel that evolution is a direct threat to Christianity.
Read more on Young Earth CreationismA Young Earth Creationist's Perspective
Confessions of a Failed Young-Earth Creationist
Tales of a Recovering Answer Addict: From Young-Earth Apologist to Evolutionary Creationist
Adventist Origins of Young Earth Creationism
How have Christians responded to Darwin’s “Origin of Species”?
According to Old Earth Creationism (OEC), the scientific evidence for the great age of the earth (4.6 billion years) and universe (13.7 billion years) is strong. This view typically maintains that the days of creation in Genesis 1 each refer to long periods of time. OEC does not accept the common ancestry of all life forms, often opting instead for a theory of progressive creation in which God miraculously created new species at key moments in the history of life.
Read more on Old Earth CreationismWe at BioLogos maintain that the scientific evidence from many branches of modern science would make little sense apart from common ancestry and evolution. We also believe that the cultural and theological contexts in which Scripture was written are key for determining the best interpretation of the creation accounts.
In contrast to EC, YEC, and OEC, Intelligent Design (ID) does not explicitly align itself with Christianity. It claims that the existence of an intelligent cause of the universe and of the development of life is a testable scientific hypothesis. ID arguments often point to parts of scientific theories where there is no consensus and claim that the best solution is to appeal to the direct action of an intelligent designer. At BioLogos, we believe that our intelligent God designed the universe, but we do not see scientific or biblical reasons to give up on pursuing natural explanations for how God governs natural phenomena. We believe that scientific explanations complement a robust theological understanding of God’s role as designer, creator, and sustainer of the universe.
Read more on Intelligent Design- Science and the Bible: Intelligent Design (Series by Ted Davis) - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5
- Is Intelligent Design "Scientific"? (Loren Haarsma, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith)
God is More Than an Intelligent Designer
Bad Science and Weak Theology?
On Seeing Intelligence in Unintelligent Design
Ard Louis on Intelligent Design
Evolution and Intelligent Design with Ard Louis
From ID to BioLogos C.S. Lewis on Evolution and Intelligent Design Reviewing “Darwin’s Doubt”While Christians differ on their views of the age of the earth and evolution, we all agree on the essentials of the faith: that all people have sinned and that salvation comes only through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We agree that the God of our salvation is the same God we see in the wonders of his creation. Whether we ponder the intricacy of DNA, the beauty of a dolphin, or the vastness of the Milky Way, we can lift our hearts together in praise to the divine Artist who made it all.
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Famous Christians Who Believed Evolution is Compatible with Christian Faith
| Brad KramerBlog PostThe list includes some of the most influential Christians of the last 150 years, such as Billy Graham and C.S. Lewis. Read More >
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BioLogos Basics
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(video series) Short, animated videos introduce mission-centered topics including: “What is BioLogos?”, “Is God the Creator?”, and “How old is the Earth?... Read More >
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Science and the Bible: Assessing the Evangelical Encounter with Evolution
| Ted DavisBlog PostEvangelicals exhibit considerable tension and ambivalence when it comes to science, especially human evolution. Read More >
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BioLogos in 60 Seconds
| Deborah HaarsmaBlog PostThe challenges of defining BioLogos in the space of an elevator ride. Read More >
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Discussing Origins: BioLogos, Reasons to Believe, and Southern Baptists
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What happens when evolutionary creationists, old-earth creationists, and Southern Baptist theologians sit down publicly and talk about origins? At the 2014 meeting of the Evangelical ... Read More >
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Belief in God in a World Explained by Science

- Daniel Harrell, Senior Minister, Colonial Church, Edina, MNScience is often misused to dismiss and discredit Christian faith. BioLogos elevates science and faith together thus allowing wonder and humility to displace cynicism and arrogance.