Week 1: Introduction & Biology
IN THIS LESSON
Naturalistic Theories of Origins
This lesson covers the pagan, humanistic, secular theories of human origins. Emphasis is placed on the extent of human ability to apprehend knowledge from his surroundings and the role of special revelation in knowing those things which are beyond our ability to discover on our own.
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Homework
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Briefly explain the role of general and special revelation in discovering reliable information about human origins.
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Briefly explain the theory of evolution and the idea that it is proven, based in scientific facts, and removes need for “faith”.
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Briefly explain and analyze one or more compromise positions: Gap theory, Chaotic Earth theory, Day-Age theory, Theistic evolution.