#STRask Did God Create Other Human Beings Not Described in Genesis 1–2?
Jan 23, 2025
Unpack the intriguing question of whether God created other humans beyond Adam and Eve. Delve into the implications of incest in early humanity and how evolving perceptions of morality influenced practices. Discuss the exploration of gender dynamics, questioning the narrative around Eve’s deception and its impact on views of women's intelligence. Finally, consider the shared humanity we all possess, challenging historical misuses of evolutionary theory in justifying inequality.
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Defining Human Beings
- The Bible likely indicates that all image-bearing humans descended from Adam and Eve.
- Defining "human being" is crucial in this discussion, encompassing both homo sapiens and image bearers.
Implications of Shared Ancestry
- The concept of all humans descending from Adam and Eve has theological implications for equality and shared ancestry.
- Separate human origins could be wrongly used to justify racism.
Incest in Early Humanity
- Early humans likely had to commit incest due to limited choices.
- Mosaic Law later restricted incest, potentially for genetic or family protection reasons.
