S2E13—Marrow 7: Creation — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology, by William Ames, with particular focus upon Creation. Highlights:
- Creation ex nihilo.
- What is the creator-creature distinction?
- Is macro-evolution compatible with Christianity?
- What about micro-evolution, speciation, & natural selection?
- Will earth or heaven be our final home?
- The 3rd heaven and annihilation of earth.
- What are angels, and why is the idea of angel-human hybrids stupid?
- 1 Enoch, Jude, Nephilim, sons of God & daughters of men.
- Fanciful speculation about the angelic and spiritual world.
- Pit bulls—utter abomination or useful destroyer of creatures?
- "Grace restores nature"—what does this mean and why should we care? Is it crucial?
- Ames & Paul: modern sexists.
- Do ladies need to get out of politics?
- Beth Moore & Rosaria Butterfield.
- Men need to restrain their women.
- Dominion—what is it? How should it factor into our thinking and ethics?