They were talking about creation vs. evolution this afternoon at work. Just one of those conversations that crop up every once in awhile, particularly when one person just really wants to spin another person up.
In the grand scheme of things, it really doesn't matter what I think on the subject - because what is is what is. But here's my take: Every living organism, every star, rock, and grain of sand have something in common with me. Cellular structure similar to mine and DNA like mine can be found in some surprising places. What makes sense to me is that all of this was formed by the same Hand of the same Maker. It is not my DNA that links me to a monkey or an amoeba, but that the monkey, amoeba, and I all have some of God in us. Those pieces of us that are the same among us are the pieces of us that are God in us.
So, then, it doesn't really matter to me whether everything we know was created in an instant or whether evolution was the method and the plan that got us here. We know that life evolves. We are taller, have better teeth, and live longer than generations past because we have access to better diet, health, and shelter than our ancestors. What is truly astounding is knowing that we have the breath of God within us. For that reason alone, we should stand in awe of all creation/evolution; loving and respecting one another.
