Nuanced
Genesis 1:1-2 as creation account; interpretation permits theistic evolution
The Old Catholic Church affirms Genesis 1:1-2 as teaching that God is the Creator of all things. However, Old Catholics permit a nuanced interpretation: God created, but the precise mechanism and timeline are open to scientific investigation.
Theistic evolution (God working through natural processes) is compatible with Old Catholic doctrine. What is essential is God's creative act and sustaining presence.
Key Distinctions
- Creation ex nihilo:
- God is Creator
- Spirit role:
- Creation model:
- theistic evolution permitted
Scripture References
Sources
- Medieval Catholic theology
- Old Catholic openness