Has Francis Collins, an evangelical, and his Organization Biologos Influenced the Southern Baptist Position on Evolution?

[T_aquaticus (The Friendly Neighborhood Atheist)]

@Jay313

I suggested that option too. But the fact is the idea was presented to YEC over and over, and none of them could swallow evolution and give up their literal interpretation of Genesis.

Yeah, I think GAE would be helpful to a very small minority of YECs. Looking at this from the other direction, it could possibly appeal to YECs who default to YEC because they can’t see how evolution and original sin can work together. They aren’t necessarily dogmatic about the time frame, but it’s still a comfortable position that they haven’t given up because of more narrow concerns. How many of these YECs exist? I have no clue.

[Jay313 (Jay Johnson)]

@T_aquaticus

Yeah, I think GAE would be helpful to a very small minority of YECs.

GAE was a lead balloon from the start. It attracted a small number of vocal adherents that I can count on one hand. The book didn’t merit a second printing and is mostly forgotten. I hardly ever think of it myself until someone like George shows up and jogs my memory.