Evolution, Erbsünde und Erlösung
Since humanity is over a million years old, it would be surprising if it had not by now already intervened in its own biological evolution. A hypothesis of the natural sciences argues that human beings, by killing other members of their own species, have furthered the process of selection which favo...
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| Language: | German |
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1995
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Zeitschrift für katholische Theologie
Year: 1995, Volume: 117, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-24 |
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Entwicklungslehre / Evolution
B Girard, René (1923-2015) B Grace / Redemption B redemption / grace B Evolution B Original sin B Original Sin |
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| Summary: | Since humanity is over a million years old, it would be surprising if it had not by now already intervened in its own biological evolution. A hypothesis of the natural sciences argues that human beings, by killing other members of their own species, have furthered the process of selection which favors an increase in brain size. This means, theologically, that a sinful form of behavior has influenced evolution and has thereby put a stamp on the biological nature of humanity as well as on our tendencies to act in this or in that way (Original Sin). The development of larger brains can be judged in a similar manner as the Mosaic Law was judged by Paul: It was in and of itself good, but de facto it was made to serve sin. This view of the history of sin can be harmonized with the tenets of a dramatic doctrine of redemption. This doctrine holds that in the fate of Jesus the history of humanity was recapitulated in concentrated form and that human nature, stamped by original sin, was lead through death to a new creation. This new view can find support in elements of the tradition which have been not fully comprehended until now. This new view offers as well a basis for reflections about the modem question of genetic manipulation. |
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