I am quite open-minded regarding the evolution-creation debate. I believe Scripture to be a trustworthy witness, but I am willing to accept that Gen 1-3 should not be read as a historico-scientific account in the Western tradition. However, with regard to taking on board some/all aspects of evolutionary theory, I have one BIG stumbling block (this will only make sense to Christians who are committed to the Bible as Word of God): if evolution, then how did sin come into the world?
It seems to me that, apart from teaching us that God is creator, Gen also tells us that mankind skrewed up something that was good. It is they who brought corruption into creation. If man & woman were placed in an already corrupt world, how can they be held accountable for sin? But, evolution implies much death and destruction (inseparable from sin) before the appearance of humanity.
Is there an evolutionist believer out there who can square this circle for me?
G.
It seems to me that, apart from teaching us that God is creator, Gen also tells us that mankind skrewed up something that was good. It is they who brought corruption into creation. If man & woman were placed in an already corrupt world, how can they be held accountable for sin? But, evolution implies much death and destruction (inseparable from sin) before the appearance of humanity.
Is there an evolutionist believer out there who can square this circle for me?
G.