Hi Eddie,
Thanks for the clarification. I thought you had the fall in mind, but upon re-reading is see that that was an assumption on my part.
I too am no expert on Orthodox teachings. Nor am I aware of how they deal with non-Adamite humans, etc. One major difference, however, is that they do not have a model of original sin that requires biological descent from Adam.
I think I’ll not divulge the denomination I’m in here on the forum, sorry. It’s no secret; those who know me personally know where I and my family attend. If I post that info, however, surely some will begin to pick through that denomination’s theological statements and offer opinions on how I am not in compliance with them, in their opinion. I’d rather not deal with that. My local congregation knows my views, knows of my work with BioLogos, and has welcomed our family with that knowledge. I am considered a member in good standing and I trust my local leadership to let me know if they see problems with my theology.
One question that entered my mind today in light of this conversation was to wonder how you deal with the Neanderthal and/or Denisovan interbreeding issue? Even if one holds to Adam and Eve as sole genetic progenitors of humans, what of non-human species that interbreed with their offspring? I, as someone of northern European ancestry, have Neanderthal ancestors. How does that work in an Augustinian framework? Or can it?