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Can Christians believe in Evolution? God vs Darwinian Evolution debate | Prof. Denis Alexander vs John Catt hosted Andy Kind

Unbelievable?

Premier Unbelievable?

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.72.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

On Darwin Day, marking the birthday of Charles Darwin, we ask a question that continues to divide believers and sceptics alike: Does evolution point us toward God… or away from Him? In this special episode of Premier Unbelievable? hosted by Andy Kind, molecular biologist and theologian Dr Denis Alexander joins philosopher and sceptical thinker John Catt for a thoughtful and robust conversation on the worldview implications of evolutionary theory. Dr Alexander argues that evolutionary science is fully compatible with Christian faith and can be understood within a theistic framework. John Catt contends that Darwinian evolution has historically undercut traditional religious belief and sits more naturally within an atheistic worldview. Together they explore: Has evolution made God redundant? Is Darwinian natural selection inherently atheistic? Can divine purpose operate through undirected processes? What did Darwin himself believe? Why has evolution become such a cultural flashpoint?

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0:00.0

My dad died when I was nine years old and it broke something in me.

0:05.0

I spent lots of times homeless, causing even bigger rifts in the family.

0:10.0

I was out of control.

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Green Pastures is a Christian charity providing homes and support for people facing homelessness across the UK.

0:20.0

As soon as I walked in that place,

0:21.6

I knew there was something different about it.

0:23.6

Through Green Pastures,

0:25.6

Andy found a home,

0:26.6

freedom from addiction,

0:28.6

and a new beginning in faith.

0:30.6

It's the best thing I've ever done.

0:31.6

It released me from that 23 years of addiction.

0:35.6

And now I'm senior support worker here at Green Pastures Derby.

0:39.3

Find out more at greenpastures.co.uk.

0:46.3

Welcome to Unbelievable. I'm holding a microphone. It's familiar ground for me. I'm Andy Kind and I'm your host.

0:53.3

And this evening we are in the

0:56.6

wonderful surroundings of the Leicester Secular Hall. We're being hosted by the Leicester Secular Society

1:03.3

for a debate between Dennis Alexander and last minute substitute John Kat. So I'll explain more as we go along.

1:15.6

First of all, what we're going to do is we're going to hear Dennis give an opening presentation.

1:20.5

And the question is, does theism or atheism make more sense of evolution by natural selection?

1:29.9

So Dennis is now going to give a talk and then we're going to allow John to respond to that.

1:36.2

Thank you very much for your welcome.

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