The theory of evolution and the idea of the divine creation are two different explanations of the evolution of human existence. The theory of evolution is a scientific assessment of human evolution based on scientific method and evidence. The idea of the divine creation is a religious conceptualization of humankind's origins. Therefore, rather than reducing the discussion to proof or non proof, the more important issue is to understand the fact that different explanations can coexist and must be judged according to one's perspective and interpretative and evaluative abilites
