Mankind is related to the ape through an unknown common ancestor. Mankind is a special creation. Fossils of genus Homo are immediate ancestors of modern man. Races of man resulted from mutations and segregation in early man-like forms. Human beings all belong to one race and languages are merely tribal differences.
Evolutionary humanism can be a guiding faith.
Alienation, identify, and relevance can be answered in context of relation to Creator God. Scientific Data Emphasizes Similarities Summary of ways scientific data are used to support Evolution Uniform Model Emphasizes differences 1. Comparative Embryology Similarity of structure is result of genetic relationship, supposed common gene pool, supposed common ancestry. Dating Estimates Data interpreted to mean long ages based on certain assumptions of constant decay rate, no contamination. Use radiometric, non-radiometric estimates plus geological column.