Christians Divided Over Science Of Human Origins
The story of Adam and Eve is a primary belief for many Christians. Some scholars argue research on the human genome shows that modern humans did not descend from the Biblical couple, and that Christianity must reconcile modern science and religious beliefs. Originally broadcast September 22, 2011.
Guests
Barbara Bradley Hagerty, religion correspondent, NPR
Daniel Harlow, religion professor, Calvin College
Albert Mohler, president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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Read Daniel Harlow's Piece, "After Adam: Reading Genesis In An Age Of Evolutionary Science" (pdf) Read Albert Mohler's Blog Post, "False Start? The Controversy Over Adam and Eve Heats Up"ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7zRZ6arn19nfXJ%2BjmpnaGhoZH53fpJwbmlqZmSwqb7IrKuimZ6oeqW11aKbnpxdpMOmvoysmqKdnpiybrvFZp%2BupZGjerC%2ByKCgp6s%3D
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