For this weeks session we will look at aspects of Evolution and Science as it pertains to the Adam and Eve story. There is far too much to realistically cover in one session, however we will try to look at a broad range of topics to review before our discussion. We have several short web articles to read that provide definitions and some context, one podcast which is a recoding of a debate between Young Earth and Old Earth creationist positions and a second podcast between two Christians debating between Young Earth and Evolution.
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Session 005 Prolog Podcast
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Scripture Audio:
Presented as dramatizations from The Bible Gateway.
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Theory of Evolution from National Geographic
A short National Geographic ‘Encyclopid Entry’ on the Theory of Evolution. A quick overview of the origins of what is now known as evolution.
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Micro-evolution Definition
An science.com article providing an explanation of the differences between micro and macro evolution
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Genetic Entropy Points to a Young Creation:
This article makes the argument for a young earth creation based on genetic entropy.
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Classic Replay: Do We Live on an Old or Young Earth?
This debate was recorded in front of a live audience at Gunnersbury Baptist Church in 2012. Representing OEC were Hugh Ross & Ken Samples of Reasons To Believe. Representing YEC were Andy MacIntosh & Stephen Lloyd.
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Classic Replay: Adam, Eve, Sin & Death – Young Earth vs Evolution Debate
From 2013: The second of two debates in which Young Earth Creationist Andy McIntosh debated palaeontologist Robert Asher.
Here are some things to think about when studying these resources.
- In your mind do you believe that there is room for both science (in some form) and a religious interpretation of creation?
- Can you articulate your personal views of how life started?
- If challenged on those beliefs, can you defend them without making the argement personal?