DAVID: There is no question the universe evolved from its beginning to its current composition. God does not use instant creation!

dhw: It’s good to see you defending evolution against instant creation. It is the bedrock of Darwin’s theory.

DAVID: I have always stated God uses evolution in every process.

dhw: I thought your explanation for the Cambrian was an almighty dabble of instant creation, since species appeared to spring from nowhere. But I may have misunderstood.

First life also is an almighty dabble, remember? Dabble and evolve.