In my opinion, theological and scientific arguments are not decisive when we ask, “Can natural process (guided or unguided) lead to a total self-assembly of the universe into its present state?
The Bible clearly states that God used miracles in salvation history, but is less clear about miracles in formative history, so each view — proposing a formative history either with or without miracles, including two modes of divine action or only one — seems compatible with what the Bible clearly teaches. Therefore, instead of criticizing either possibility as being “a less worthy way for God to create,” it seems wise to adopt a humble attitude by deciding that, either way, God’s plan for design-and-creation was wonderful and is worthy of our praise. When science helps us discover any aspect of God’s clever design for natural self-assembly, we should praise God. We should also praise God for miracles. Whether a feature of the universe (stars or stardust, first life or higher life) was created by natural process and/or by miracle, we can praise God for his intelligence, power, and wisdom, for what he created and how he created it. You and I should say in public — and believe in private
