[betty boop]

Dear friend, when the Pope said that "there is much scientific proof in favor of evolution," he expressly did not say Darwinian evolution.

If the Holy Father had particularly wanted to endorse Darwin's theory, he would have done so. The fact remains he did not.

I believe what the Pope was saying is that there is scientific "proof" (at least abundant evidence) for biological evolution — even cosmic evolution for that matter.

But this is what we would expect in a divinely created Cosmos evolving in space and time according to the divine Logos of the Beginning, from Alpha to Omega.

Darwinism carries absolutely no brief for that idea, certainly. Rather, the very contrary is asserted: In a nutshell, Darwinian evolution is not purposeful; it is "random," "unguided," essentially "accidental" and "opportunistic"....

How could you expect the Holy Father to endorse such an idea?

[allmendream]

The Pope(s) clearly endorsed Darwin's theory of evolution and said there was no conflict with faith in belief that man's body developed through evolution from ‘pre existing living matter’ - so long as one accepts that God is in control and imparts an immortal soul into each human being.

Do you think God has no power over random processes? That HIS power stops at the casino door?

The Bible says that every dice roll (or casting of lots) is determined by God. Why would “random” genetic mutations be any different?

[Alamo-Girl]

I also cannot fathom that any Christian spiritual leader would suggest that the universe or life came into existence and proceeds by happenstance (Darwinism). Such a suggestion would mean he is Spiritually blind:

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: - Romans 1:20

Indeed a curse follows for those who knowing God is the Creator, choose to adore the creature instead:

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. - Romans 1:21-25

God's Name is I AM.