Question for Christians, correction... oops!?

Question

Does not descreditting (believing in evolution) the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden completely cancel out our need for Jesus Christ? Without the original sin we would be sinless and not need Jesus to die for us on the cross. So if you believe in evolution, how can you be Christian, it does not make sense.

I asked this question a minute ago and left out a small but crucial detail. Apparently I assumed you would know what I was asking without actually asking it... oops! Polite answers are appreciated. Have a lovely day!

Answer 1

You are absolutely correct and that is very insightful of you.


The real purpose behind evolution theory is to try to say there is no sin...and thus eliminate the need for Jesus as savior..

Satan is slick isn't he?

Now you know why he is called the deceiver....evolution is one of his prime tools.

Answer 2

I think the purpose of Jesus being crucified was for us to have the ability to repent for our sins, not just the original sin. In addition, not all Christian faiths believe that we are held responsible for Adam and Eve's wrong doings. Some churches believe that each person is held accountable for their own sins and not anyone elses. I personally believe that the story of Adam and Eve can not be taken quite so literally. And I believe in evolution but still consider Jesus necessary in my life.

Answer 3

I never really thought of evolution in this way. Without Adam and Eve and their fall in the garden sin would never have been introduced into the world. I can't see how anyone could think there is no sin in the world It is obvious sin exists, it makes no sense to try and be both a Christian and an evolutionist. .
The theory of evolution is just another way the devil is trying to deceive people into believing not on God.

Answer 4

Well I believe in Adam and Eve but some of the Christians who believe that God used evolution to bring everything forward, believe that the eating of the fruit is what brought on sin, and what made man so much different than animals. So yeah, they would still believe the need for a Savior.

Answer 5

If Adam had not sin, then Adam would have still been alive and God would have come to earth and dwelled with him but we know that He did sin and because he did sin then death passed upon all men because all have sin. Romans 5: 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: The answer to your question is not "what if this didn't happen" but thank God when it did God had a plan to send the Son to earth as a man so He could die for our sins. 1 Corinthians 15: 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 1 Corinthians 15: 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Answer 6

I have no problems with some aspects of evolution. I just think we are being sold allot more than what scinece can prove. And as for the problem of sin. If you seriously believe there is no sinful actions are you saying that muder rape and other actions are not wrong? Without belief in a God you may suggest the actions are wrong but can provide no basis for your beliefs other than yo are uncomfortabe with them. Problem is other people who do these actions are comfortable with them. And what makes your opinion any more signifcant than theres? I sugest reading any of the books that I provided in my last answer about evolution in you are as open minded as you seem to be.

Answer 7

When I was a Christian, I believed that the Fall was a parable for the human condition. Humans are sinful by our very nature, not by something our parents or grandparents did. For us to be punihsed for Adam and Eve's sin would be counter to God's decree that children not be punished for their parent's sins.

The Adam and Eve story, to me, was as much a parable as Jesus' story of the servants and the talents. That made it no less useful, just...less literally fact.

But...I'm not a Chritsian anymore, and I don't believe in sin, so you might not want to take my word for it. Still, I knew several pastors who taught the same thing.

Answer 8

That is a correct assessment. Long ages [millions/billions of years] imply struggle and death/ trial and error. The bible says that death is a result of sin. The two ideas are mutually exclusive, so Christians who claim to believe in evolution are double-minded, and have a very weak argument for their faith.

Answer 9

Hi! Still does not make any sense what you ask... The Bible specifically states in Genesis that (1) the universe itself is immesureable old, (2) the earth is billions of years old, and (3) that evolution is the method chosen by God to create all species of life everywhere.

When Jesus was around, he said many interesting things - one of them is a method of telling what was from God and what was not. Using those criteria, we find out that anything written about sin is false is created by man, not by God. But to also provide something more tangible for those that keep refusing to belive that sin does not matter, Jesus specifically said that sin no longer matters at all when it comes to the afterlife.

That is what the important part of Jesus's teachings are. A key to unlock the Truth out of the Bible against the falsehoods that are written in there as well.

Answer 10

No, i actually have to agree with you that it's impossible to combine evolution with the fall of mankind. I don't believe in 24 hour a day creation either, the bible doesn't even support that. I do beleive that man is getting worse not better. We have amazing technology nowadays, but overall , we're sicker, angrier, stressed, and in danger of destroying our planet.

Answer 11

I am a Christian, but believe that our world is in a constant state of evolution, I just do not believe we came to be from a single celled organism that appeared out of nowhere. I still believe in Creationism.