Mark Lynas, the well known environmentalist, told an audience that mankind is now "more powerful than the divine creator".

In the first chapter of the text, Atman, the inner self, is portrayed as a divine creator.

Conflict Debated Many scientists and religious leaders say the theory of evolution need not conflict with religious belief in a divine creator.

Simply put, belief in evolution does not compel anything like the personal commitment demanded by religious faith in a divine creator and redeemer.

This was his way of understanding function in a non-evolutionary context, without invoking a divine creator.

Some incline towards the theory of a divine creator with reasons of his own for doing things.

The logic is very similar to the watchmaker analogy given by William Paley in 1802 as proof of a divine creator.

"I think it's one of the great proofs of a divine creator," said Persse.

Environmentalist Mark Lynas tells his Hay audience that mankind is now "more powerful than the divine creator"

He argued that evolution (and the original creation of the world) has a rational purpose, and follows the will of a divine creator.