Article Title
Abstract
Modern Christians often find themselves at a crossroads when confronted with the two predominant understandings of human and universal origins. Plain sense readings of Genesis lead many to believe in a historical six-day creation that occurred in the past ten thousand years while proponents on the other side of the spectrum use current scientific understanding to support a creation that occurs through evolutionary means. How one views human origins has a profound impact on one’s concept of how God works in the cosmos. In this paper, I will lay out a background to better understand the characters of Adam and Eve within the context and purpose of Genesis as well as the Pauline letters. Then, I will show how a shift in one’s understanding of Adam and Eve may necessitate a change in one’s view of God’s action by outlining the major models of Divine agency. Finally, I will explore a model of Divine agency proposed by Thomas Oord and the implications it has on our relationship with the Divine.
Recommended Citation
Rakestraw, Alexandra
(2016)
"Human Evolution and Divine Agency,"
Dialogue & Nexus: Vol. 3, Article 12.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/dialogue/vol3/iss1/12
Included in
Biblical Studies Commons, Biology Commons, Christianity Commons, Evolution Commons, Other Philosophy Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
