[curiosity]

The issue is whether the creaton was mediated. Clearly the Bible says it was mediated, for the "earth brought forth" and the "sea brought forth" these creatures. God did not just poof them into existence.

[johnnyb_61820]

"The issue is whether the creaton was mediated."

I don't even see how this is relevant. The Bible speaks very clearly in what manner they were brought forth -- after their kind. Whether mediated or not, the method of bringing forth clearly indicates a non-evolutionary path.