Human Evolution and Christian Ethics (New Studies in Christian Ethics) Book

Paperback. Pub Date: 2011 Pages: 374 Publisher: Camidge. University Press Can The origins of morality be explained entirely in evolutionary terms If so What are the implications for Christian moral theology and ethics Is the Latter Redundant AS socio-biologists often assert Stephen Pope argues that theologians need to engage with evolutionary theory rather than ignoring it. He shows that our growing knowledge of human evolution is compatible with Christian faith and morality. provided that the former is not interpreted reductionistically and the latter is not understood in fundamentalist ways. Christian ethics ought to incorporate evolutionary approaches to human nature to the extent that they provide helpful knowledge of the conditions of human flourishing. both collective and individual. From this perspective. a strong affirmation of human dignity and appreciation for the ...Read More