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Swamidass’ “central argument is that current science is fully compatible with many different theological positions on the historical Adam”

By Filings on Mon, 03/02/20
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Books
Historical Adam
Evolution
Science

“The core distinction between ‘genetic’ ancestry and ‘genealogical’ ancestry seems valid. Adam and Eve could’ve been genealogical ancestors of all humans alive today, without leaving any genetic trace….Nevertheless, the genealogical hypothesis itself is still dissonant with the biblical Adam and Eve.” - TGC

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dgszweda

NewThis is just a replay of the

Mon, 03/02/20

This is just a replay of the theme that God chose a specific couple out of a group of hominids. I agree with the concerns that the author of the article has in the approach which is to put science above the Word and try to reconcile the Word with science.

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