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June 2, 1886
The Hartford Herald
Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky
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On May 26, the Southern Presbyterian Assembly in Augusta, Ga., adopted a resolution rejecting Darwinian evolution, affirming direct divine creation of Adam and Eve, and deeming contrary views a dangerous error to faith. (168 characters)
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AGAINST EVOLUTION.
The Southern Presbyterian Assembly in session at Augusta, Ga., May 26, after a spirited debate adopted the following resolution, which, so far as Darwinianism is concerned, may be taken as the Presbyterian doctrine on evolution and also as emphatically closing the debate on the Presbyterian side of the question. The resolution was adopted by a large and enthusiastic majority:
"The church remains at this time sincerely convinced that the Scriptures as truly and authoritatively expounded in our "Confession of Faith" and catechisms teach that Adam and Eve were created body and soul by immediate act of almighty power, thereby preserving a perfect race unity. That Adam's body was directly fashioned by Almighty God without any natural animal parentage of any kind, out of matter previously created out of nothing, And that any doctrine at variance therewith is a dangerous error, inasmuch as by the methods of interpreting scripture it must demand, and in the consequences which by fair implication it will involve it, will lead to the denial of doctrines fundamental to the faith."
The Southern Presbyterian Assembly in session at Augusta, Ga., May 26, after a spirited debate adopted the following resolution, which, so far as Darwinianism is concerned, may be taken as the Presbyterian doctrine on evolution and also as emphatically closing the debate on the Presbyterian side of the question. The resolution was adopted by a large and enthusiastic majority:
"The church remains at this time sincerely convinced that the Scriptures as truly and authoritatively expounded in our "Confession of Faith" and catechisms teach that Adam and Eve were created body and soul by immediate act of almighty power, thereby preserving a perfect race unity. That Adam's body was directly fashioned by Almighty God without any natural animal parentage of any kind, out of matter previously created out of nothing, And that any doctrine at variance therewith is a dangerous error, inasmuch as by the methods of interpreting scripture it must demand, and in the consequences which by fair implication it will involve it, will lead to the denial of doctrines fundamental to the faith."
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Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Presbyterian Assembly
Evolution Debate
Creationism Resolution
Adam And Eve
Scriptural Doctrine
What entities or persons were involved?
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Ga.
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Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Location
Augusta, Ga.
Event Date
May 26
Story Details
The Southern Presbyterian Assembly adopted a resolution affirming that Adam and Eve were created directly by God without animal parentage, declaring any contrary doctrine a dangerous error that undermines fundamental faith.