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Zhavric · Mar 28, 2008, 07:21 pm

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Assuming the veracity of evolution, doesn't the account of the death and resurrection of Jesus become superfluous? If evolution is true, then the Fall of Man is allegorical and no atonement is necessary. The need for a literal resurrection to save mankind from an allegorical fall makes little sense. Consequently, what is the significance of Jesus for liberal Christians who accept evolution?

If God used death and "sin" to guide the creation process, then man never consciously chose to separate himself from God by sinning. According to current evolutionary theory, there was never a single pair of humans faced with a moral decision that could affect all human descendants.

Thus, it appears that we are left with two primary choices in regards to Christianity. Either evolution is true and Christ becomes little more than a moral guide; or evolution is false, and God for some reason created the earth to appear as though evolution is true. I find it difficult to believe that a loving God would create a system where belief in Christ's death is the sole means to get to heaven, and where rational people could reject the need for Christ based on credible natural evidence.

Does Jesus hold any supernatural significance in the beliefs of theistic evolutionists, or is he merely a good person who taught important moral lessons

Discuss.

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Zhavric SUSPENDED (1 Week) Posts: 3,571	Evolution and Jesus Shamelessly snatched from another forum: Assuming the veracity of evolution, doesn't the account of the death and resurrection of Jesus become superfluous? If evolution is true, then the Fall of Man is allegorical and no atonement is necessary. The need for a literal resurrection to save mankind from an allegorical fall makes little sense. Consequently, what is the significance of Jesus for liberal Christians who accept evolution? If God used death and "sin" to guide the creation process, then man never consciously chose to separate himself from God by sinning. According to current evolutionary theory, there was never a single pair of humans faced with a moral decision that could affect all human descendants. Thus, it appears that we are left with two primary choices in regards to Christianity. Either evolution is true and Christ becomes little more than a moral guide; or evolution is false, and God for some reason created the earth to appear as though evolution is true. I find it difficult to believe that a loving God would create a system where belief in Christ's death is the sole means to get to heaven, and where rational people could reject the need for Christ based on credible natural evidence. Does Jesus hold any supernatural significance in the beliefs of theistic evolutionists, or is he merely a good person who taught important moral lessons Discuss.