Rather than being fearful or hateful toward science, Christians can see scientific findings as opportunities to reflect more deeply on their faith. As Pope Benedict XVI put it, “The theory of evolution does not invalidate the faith, nor does it corroborate it. But it does challenge the faith to understand itself more profoundly.”31 Biblical writers wrestled with cultural ideas about the world’s origins, and they came to a more profound understanding of their faith. Humanity and Humility “At least,
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