God, Evolution, and Evil's Mystery

The purpose of this thesis is to undertake a rigorous defense of the goodness of the God portrayed in the Judeo/Christian Scriptures, particularly in light of the Triune God's utilization of an evolutionary process. This evolutionary process is acknowledged to encompass elements such as predation, pain, and death, which are seen as integral components necessary for the realization of the ultimate purposes (telos) envisioned by God.

The methodological approach employed in this thesis is one where the narrative is shaped by Christian doctrine, with the scientific contributions being critically examined and integrated into this doctrinally influenced account.