Quote by Graham Greene

God created a number of possibilities in case some of his prototypes failed -- that is the meaning of evolution.

God created a number of possibilities in case some of his pr

Summary

This provocative quote is suggesting that the concept of evolution, as demonstrated in nature, reflects God's foresight and contingency planning. It proposes that God created multiple variations and possibilities of living beings, akin to prototypes, knowing that not all of them would be successful. The quote implies that the diversity and unfolding of life on Earth is a part of God's deliberate design, allowing for adaptation and survival of the fittest as different forms of life emerge. In essence, evolution is portrayed as a purposeful mechanism within the greater plan of an intelligent creator.

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