By outlining some aspects of the theory of progressive creationism, Dr. Pun has made it easier to evaluate this theory. In this respect, the article is useful, although as an answer to the criticisms leveled at progressive creation it is quite unconvincing. Van Dyke, F. 1986. Theological problems of theistic evolution. The author, a wildlife biologist, raises both theological and scientific objections to theistic evolution.
Theological objections center around the biblical view of death.
Evolution cannot operate without death and replacement of individuals. Natural selection, the generally accepted mechanism of evolution, cannot operate without competition, which requires resource scarcity, and death. Thus it is inconsistent with the biblical record to postulate death before sin. The same argument can be applied to the theory of Progressive Creation, in which death and speciation of animals supposedly preceded the creation of man. Scientific objections to theistic evolution concern the effectiveness of competition and natural selection.