December 4, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Evolution, Angels, and the Origin of Evil in Aquinas, Ratzinger, and Pendergast

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MRMatthew J. RamageBenedictine College

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This essay reveals tensions between evolution and Christian tradition regarding dualism and the implications of predation on the concept of a good creation.

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Evolution highlights a complex relationship with the Christian tradition regarding the creation narrative and suffering.
Key figures like Augustine address the interaction of predation and the divine goodness central to Christian belief.
Theoretical discussions focus on dualism and the challenges it presents to the notion of a harmonious creation.
Evaluating the ideas of Richard Pendergast enriches the conversation on theological perspectives about evolution.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc9eea1aef094cca2c62 https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16121515

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This essay reveals tensions between evolution and Christian tradition regarding dualism and the implications of predation on the concept of a good creation.

Evolution, Angels, and the Origin of Evil in Aquinas, Ratzinger, and Pendergast

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