Evolution, of course, is not something that simply applies to life here on earth; it applies to the whole universe.
John PolkinghorneThose theologians who are beginning to take the doctrine of creation very seriously should pay some attention to science's story.
John PolkinghorneWell, it's because I gladly acknowledge some ideas that are part of process theology, but which I think are not tied to all the details of process thought, and are very illuminating and helpful.
John PolkinghorneWhen you realize that the laws of nature must be incredibly finely tuned to produce the universe we see, that conspires to plant the idea that the universe did not just happen, but that there must be a purpose behind it.
John Polkinghorne