I agree, Burgy. It might be worthwhile mentioning that the doctrine of
original sin is a western Christian conception and not part of the body of
doctrine of eastern Christianity. The concept of the Fall is not
inextricably connected with the doctrine of original sin in the eyes of
eastern theologians. And there have always been western Christians (myself
included) who have thought that O.S. is neither an adequate theological
explanation for human sinfulness nor a prerequisite for God's act of
salvation in Christ.
Bob Schneider
rjschn39@bellsouth.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "John W Burgeson" <burgytwo@juno.com>
To: <ateo@whitworth.edu>
Cc: <asa@calvin.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: Human origins and doctrine (was Definition of "Species")
> Adrian wrote: "I fail to see how the doctrine of original sin can be
> reconciled with
> a purely evolutionary framework that denies the special creation of
> humans."
>
> Then maybe the "doctrine of original sin" is what needs to be challenged?
>
> John Burgeson (Burgy)
>
> http://www.burgy.50megs.com
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