ACCOUNTABILITY-GOD-TO
The real
issue in the creation/evolution debate is not the existence of God. The real
issue is the nature of God. To think of evolution as basically atheistic is to
misunderstand the uniqueness of evolution. Evolution was not designed as a general
attack against theism. It was designed as a specific attack against the God of
the Bible, and the God of the Bible is clearly revealed through the doctrine of
creation. Obviously, if a person is an atheist, it would be normal for him to
also be an evolutionist. But evolution is as comfortable with theism as it is
with atheism. An evolutionist is perfectly free to choose any god he wishes, as
long as it is not the God of the Bible. The gods allowed by evolution are
private, subjective, and artificial. They bother no one and make no absolute
ethical demands. However, the God of the Bible is the Creator, Sustainer,
Savior, and Judge. All are responsible to Him. He has an agenda that conflicts
with that of the sinful humans. For man to be created in the image of God is
very awesome. For God to be created in the image of man is very comfortable.
Evolution is
simply the latest means our fallen race has devised in order to suppress our
innate knowledge and the biblical testimony that there is a God and that we are
accountable to Him (cf. Romans 1:28). By embracing evolution, modern society
aims to do away with morality, responsibility, and guilt. Society has embraced
evolution with such enthusiasm because people imagine that it eliminates the
Judge and leaves them free to do whatever they want without guilt and without
consequences.
The Battle for the Beginning, W Publishing Group, 2001, p. 24.
[In
reference to the temptation in the garden…] "God is a liar," (Satan) says.
"He has deceived you, taken your freedom, and restricted your joy." Satan's
lie is still the same today: "You can be free. Do whatever you want. It is your life. There are no divine laws; no
absolute authority; and above all, no judgment. You will surely not die."
The Battle for the Beginning, 2001, p. 97.
God hath
given to man a short time here upon earth, and yet upon this short time
eternity depends.