Part 1
Key Themes:
- Our church's statement of faith as it pertains to creation and human origins
- "What We Believe" at Grace Church of Glendora
- Biblical case for human and animals being different in kind (not just degree)
- Discussion with Dr. Fazale Rana: 3 Christian views on the meaning of the "image of God"
- Class member question: Why does it matter if Adam and Eve are real historical persons? Is Genesis history?
Digging Deeper:
- Book: Who Was Adam?
Part 2
Key Themes:
- Brief review of part 1
- Discussion with Dr. Fazale Rana:
- Is there any scientific evidence that humans are different than animals?
- Who were the Neanderthals?
Digging Deeper:
Part 3
Key Themes:
- Romans 1 as a description of our current reality
- Atheistic evolution as a worldview
- What is the "good" in an atheistic worldview?
- Discussion with Dr. Fazale Rana
Digging Deeper:
- Article: "Do Genes Dictate Our Choices?" by Anjeanette Roberts
Part 4
Key Themes:
- God's plan for human life spans
- The future of human evolution
- Key terms: transhumanism, techno-faith, body augmentation
Digging Deeper:
- Video: "Transhumanism" with Dr. Fazale Rana
- Radio interview: "Transhumanism" with Dr. Fazale Rana
- Article: "Does Development of Artificial Intelligence Undermine Human Exceptionalism?" by Dr. Fazale Rana
