A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design
A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design by Martin Hilbert, published by Discovery Institute Press in 2024, presents a thoughtful exploration of the intersection between faith and science. In this 345-page work, Fr. Hilbert addresses a pivotal question posed by a parishioner regarding the teachings of Genesis and the validity of modern evolutionary theory. He draws on his extensive knowledge in science, philosophy, history, and theology to argue that the evidence supporting intelligent design and the existence of a first human couple is increasingly compelling.
Readers will find that Fr. Hilbert engages with complex topics such as theistic evolution and the challenges posed by suffering and death in a world created by a benevolent Creator. He aims to demonstrate how intelligent design aligns with Catholic theological principles, offering insights that may resonate with those interested in the dialogue between religion and science. This edition, written in English, invites readers to reconsider traditional narratives and explore the implications of intelligent design within the framework of Catholicism.
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A faithful catechist in Fr. Martin Hilbert’s parish came to see him. “Father Martin,” she said, “I have been teaching children about Adam and Eve, just as the Catechism tells us. But we can’t be expected to believe that, can we? What is the real story?” Her question was the catalyst for A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. In taut, accessible prose, Fr. Hilbert draws upon his broad learning in science, philosophy, history, and theology to show that modern evolutionary theory, including theistic evolution, faces a rising wave of disconfirming evidence. Meanwhile, the evidence for both intelligent design and a first human couple, Adam and Eve, is stronger than ever. What about the problem of suffering, disease, and death in a world created by a wise and good Creator? Fr. Hilbert tackles that issue as well, and explains why the theory of intelligent design, rightly understood, harmonizes perfectly with the Catholic theological tradition.
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