In response to these counterarguments, Ilia Delio wrote that “evolution is not a positive, linear progression. …The idea that evolution is a positive or beneficial affair, therefore, must be balanced by more realistic theories of human evolution, which include a dialectic of suffering as well as a dialectic of advance.” In other words, evolution is not fair and will not always create the perfect specimen. Delio expands on the complexity of Jesus and his relationship with his humanity, divinity, and human history:
“If we separate Christ from the Trinity, the figure Christ loses all credibility. Christ then becomes a new Socrates or some other great prophet, a great and holy figure but not divine. Yet, if we sever Christ from his humanity, he …show more content…
It asks the key question of whether the notion of the divine, notably in the person of Jesus Christ, has meaning in an evolving universe. Most theologians who have examined this question appear to accept evolutionary theory. They posit that Jesus holds both his humanity and his divinity simultaneously because he is an emergent, unique species created through evolution and the help of God. Not only does his uniqueness allow him to be both human and divine, but some theologians think that Jesus also could have transcended creation through the help of God. Regardless, in light of evolution, Jesus is regarded as the ultimate form of humanity, and is defined as having full moral consciousness. Furthermore, as he is the ultimate form of human evolution, Jesus is the symbol for what humanity will develop into: as humans have continued to evolve with their own levels of consciousness, so they will transcend all levels and become as morally conscious as Jesus. This being said, being morally conscious, or being able to discern between good and evil, does not mean that a person will always be good. It means they recognize what is, and act to their best ability in accordance with this. Some theologians, however, do not agree that Jesus can be human, especially in light of evolution, because they believe
“If we separate Christ from the Trinity, the figure Christ loses all credibility. Christ then becomes a new Socrates or some other great prophet, a great and holy figure but not divine. Yet, if we sever Christ from his humanity, he …show more content…
It asks the key question of whether the notion of the divine, notably in the person of Jesus Christ, has meaning in an evolving universe. Most theologians who have examined this question appear to accept evolutionary theory. They posit that Jesus holds both his humanity and his divinity simultaneously because he is an emergent, unique species created through evolution and the help of God. Not only does his uniqueness allow him to be both human and divine, but some theologians think that Jesus also could have transcended creation through the help of God. Regardless, in light of evolution, Jesus is regarded as the ultimate form of humanity, and is defined as having full moral consciousness. Furthermore, as he is the ultimate form of human evolution, Jesus is the symbol for what humanity will develop into: as humans have continued to evolve with their own levels of consciousness, so they will transcend all levels and become as morally conscious as Jesus. This being said, being morally conscious, or being able to discern between good and evil, does not mean that a person will always be good. It means they recognize what is, and act to their best ability in accordance with this. Some theologians, however, do not agree that Jesus can be human, especially in light of evolution, because they believe