What theological consequences does the theory of evolution pose for creationism?

Answer 1

If we evolved, then no Eden legend, no "Original Sin," no "Fall," no need for a "Redeemer."

Well, I suppose those are the theological consequences for Christianity in particular. For creationism, it simply means that the Genesis legend is not to be interpreted literally. There's no necessary objection to viewing evolution as the mechanism whereby "God" worked his magic, although God is totally superfluous to the theory itself.

Answer 2

Given that creationism is not, strictly speaking, theological in nature (it's cosmological), evolution poses no theological consequences.

Answer 3

Rationality

Answer 4

It demolishes the Doctrine of Biblical Literalism. Otherwise, no effect.

Answer 5

It means that Adam, Eve, Cain, and Able didn't exist. There was no original sin, therefor no curse of "toiling by the sweat of his brow" or "pain of bearing young" and "for dust thou art,and unto dust shalt thou return". God would not have kill animals to clothe them, hence no need for blood sacrifice. No need for blood sacrifice, no need for Jesus to be crucified.

Answer 6

Creationists would have to admit that the story of Adam & Eve was allegorical, that no such "first humans" ever existed, and that their entirety of their supernatural flim flam is worthless.

Answer 7

Unproven theories have no consequences.

Except to those who throw away their brains and their abilty to reason to accept the lies of junk science.

Pastor Art

Answer 8

Nothing really. Because what were created, evolved.