Evolution clearly requires the opposite. For evolution, the living creature becomes man. In an evolutionary scheme there is no first man or woman but a gradual transition as humans slowly develop from apes. Evolution requires that struggle and death are necessary antecedents of man. Incompatible Ideas 1.
Evolution speaks of the gradual development of man.
Whatever else is conveyed by this term, it clearly excludes the evolutionary idea of God setting in motion a long process of self-development. Evolution teaches that man is progressing and has been since the first man. Scripture emphasizes that man was created perfect and that he subsequently fell to his present condition. Evolution speaks of progression. Evolutionists speak of evolution as still occurring.