Becoming Quote by Barbara Marx Hubbard
“By understanding evolution as the expression of universal intelligence, now becoming conscious of itself within us, and as us, we overcome the dichotomy between current evolutionists who see no design in evolution, and creationists who often propose and anthropomorphic God as creator.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Evolutionary Future, 1990s
She proposes that recognizing evolution as a self‑aware universal intelligence bridges the gap between secular evolutionists and religious creationists.
In simple terms: Seeing evolution as intelligent unites science and faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace a view of evolution as conscious intelligence.
Themes
science
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- interfaith dialogue
- personal contemplation
- education curricula
- policy making
Key Concepts
Universal intelligence
conscious evolution
anthropic perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a conscious universe?
- Can science and faith truly coexist?
A Different Perspective
Critics may view this as anthropomorphizing nature without empirical evidence.
