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In reply to the discussion: From slavery to sexism, how can Christians make amends for social sins? [View all]Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)This is what I found at religionfacts.com
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While different creationists, and schools of creationism, emphasize different components of their view, most adherents hold to the following core beliefs and so these may be called pillars of the position:
The Creator created ex nihilo, which is Latin for "out of nothing." This emphasizes that the Creator did not use any pre-existing materials to create the universe. Implied in this doctrine is that the material world is not eternal, but time and space were established at a specific point in the past. Bible verses used to support this idea include: Genesis 1:1; Psalm 33:6-9; John 1:3; and Revelation 4:11.
The Creator created an unseen realm, not just a visible, physical one. The unseen realm contains spiritual beings, such as angels, and places that are not directly accessible through the material world, such as heaven. Bible verses used to support this idea include: Nehemiah 9:6 and Colossians 1:16.
The Creator created the first man, Adam, and the first woman, Eve, directly. Implied in this is that Adam and Eve did not evolve from lower life forms nor did they have any earthly ancestry. When Adam and Eve were created they were "mature," meaning they were adults. Bible verses used to support this idea include: Genesis 2 , 21-23 and 1 Corinthians 11:8-9.
The Creator created to demonstrate glory. It is often believed that the creation reflects the Creator, like a painting reflects a painter in the sense that even when the image is not a self-portrait, the piece can be said to reflect the artist's style, interests, and tastes. Bible verses used to support this idea include: Isaiah 43 and Psalm 19:1-2.
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I have found nothing on the internet in my search that says that any Christians do not believe that Adam and Eve never existed.
I have also found statements that we all must be baptised to accept Jesus Christ because we are born into sin, whether that is because Adam and Eve sinned or not, so we are all sinful and need substitutionary atonement.
Because you are an Episcopalian, I have searched Episcopalian websites and find nothing that says in their doctrine that Adam and Eve never existed.
There is nothing in this covenant addressing the question of Adam and Eve's existence:
http://www.anglicancommunion.org/commission/covenant/docs/The_Anglican_Covenant.pdf
I also saw nothing in the Nicene Creed nor the Apostles' Creed, both used by the Episcopalian church, mentioning any beliefs other than what I have just posted here.
Where did you get the idea that creationism means "We don't believe that Adam and Eve existed?"
I see nothing in the Episcopalian or any other Christian website doctrines that state that.