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Francisco J. Ayala - Evolution - Scientists Who Believe in God - - New York Times Francisco J. Ayala - Evolution - Scientists Who Believe in God - - New York Times

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Francisco J. Ayala has expressed surprise at how many Americans believe the theory of evolution is contrary to belief in God. Dr. Ayala, a former Dominican priest, said he told his audiences not just that evolution is a well-corroborated scientific theory, but also that belief in evolution does not rule out belief in God. In fact, he said, evolution “is more consistent with belief in a personal god than intelligent design. If God has designed organisms, he has a lot to account for.” Consider, he said, that at least 20 percent of pregnancies are known to end in spontaneous abortion. If that results from divinely inspired anatomy, Dr. Ayala said, “God is the greatest abortionist of them all.”

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