Common House: International Theological Commission, creation is not identified with the Big Bang

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The International Theological Commission, in its document "Caring for Our Common Home," clarifies that theological creation refers not primarily to the physical origin of the cosmos, but to the metaphysical relationship through which all existence receives its being from God. The text explicitly avoids equating God's creative act with the Big Bang or any specific cosmological model, nor does it use God to explain gaps in current scientific understanding. The Commission acknowledges scientific milestones, such as the age of the universe and the complexity of the human brain, while cautioning that the relationship between science, philosophy, and theology must avoid both scientific exclusivism leading to materialism and religious fundamentalism. Ultimately, the document asserts that these fields are not meant to conflict but should share a sense of wonder toward the universe.