Evolutionary Intelligent Design

Definition

A theological compromise position that accepts evolution happened but insists God was steering the ship at critical moments, like a cosmic GPS guiding mutations. It's the 'having your cake and eating it too' of creation theories—evolution is real, but so miraculous it proves divine intervention. Mainstream scientists remain unconvinced by this scientific-theological hybrid.

Example Usage

He tried to reconcile his faith and biology degree by adopting Evolutionary Intelligent Design, arguing that random mutation was actually divinely guided.

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