Reasonable Faith Podcast Academic Paper Gets Shredded! Part One
Sep 8, 2025
Dr. Josh Swamidass, a prominent scientist and author of 'The Genealogical Adam and Eve,' engages in a riveting dialogue about a peer-reviewed paper questioning the historical existence of Adam and Eve. He delves into the necessity of constructive conversations between theology and science, focusing on distinctions like monogenism and polygenesis. The discussion highlights the complexities of aligning evolutionary theory with original sin while defending the compatibility of scientific findings with the idea of a historical Adam and Eve.
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Criticism Signals Impact
- Josh sees critical papers engaging their work as a sign of success and influence in the conversation.
- He notes opponents read and respond despite dislike, showing their ideas made a mark.
Authors Favor Isolation Between Science And Theology
- William says the paper treats science and theology as non-overlapping, which rejects integrative models.
- He frames their stance as an isolationist approach that blocks dialogue between disciplines.
Avoid A One-Way 'Dictation' Model
- Josh criticizes scientism and a one-way 'dictation' model where science dictates theology without dialogue.
- He advocates disciplined, two-way dialogue where each field uses its proper methods but communicates with the other.
