Episode 025 – Origins of Humanity
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Where do we come from? Why are there multiple creation myths/stories, and how are they similar/differ?
Does belief in evolution mean you can’t believe in creation?
Is the Earth a test tube created by aliens? If so, what was/is their purpose?
Are we just a simulated world in a videogame?
Why are creation stories so Terra centric?
Why is there such a perceived divide between science and religion?
Is there scientific evidence for both creation and evolution? If so, then who’s right?
We are joined by a special guest, Mike, who added a lot to the conversation especially in the area of Science.
Show Notes:
Babylonian Creation Myth & Genesis Myth — Differences/Similarities — See Lawrence Boadt, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction – pg. 116-118
Interview with Mary Midgley: http://www.sheilaheti.net/midgley.html
Creationist site: http://www.allaboutcreation.org/creation-vs-evolution-n.htm
Darwin on the right: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=darwin-on-the-right
Evolution fact/theory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_as_theory_and_fact
Clarifying Christianity: http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com/creation.shtml
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