Hello Jim,
One variation of OEC is to accept much of modern evolutionary theories but
nevertheless, maintain that with regard to humans, an act of special
creation was involved, thus breaking the continuity from nonhuman primates
to hominids. Of course, where the break actually occurred is uncertain, but
it seems necessary to hold this view in order to to account the
"specialness" of humans in creation as a moral agent endowed with divine
sonship. Such a postition would at least account for the data as well as
modern evolutionary theories.
Adrian.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Eisele
To: asa@calvin.edu
Sent: 3/24/2002 6:15 AM
Subject: Theological Consequences of Evolution
A very popular theological view is Old Earth Creationism (OEC).
Evidence mounts by the moment for human evolution. OECs will
soon have to face facts. I have talked with many OECs. Pride
is a large factor in their position. They just don't want to
believe that they descended from an ape.
As if morphing up from dust was something to brag about...
Jim
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