In this assignment, you will analyze the implications of the fall of humanity, consider the impact of the fall on humanity, and reflect on the continuing consequences of the fall for people throughout human history.

QUESTION

In this assignment, you will analyze the implications of the fall of humanity, consider the impact of the fall on humanity, and reflect on the continuing consequences of the fall for people throughout human history.
One of the central components of every worldview is the topic of human nature. The topic of human nature asks questions about human value, human flourishing, and human purpose. Within the Christian worldview, the issue of sin and the consequences of the fall factor prominently into the topic of human nature.
Use the “Fall of Humanity: Then and Now Worksheet” to complete this assignment.
In this two-part assignment, you will explore the topic of human nature from the perspective of the Christian worldview. The first part of the assignment involves gathering research. The second part of the assignment addresses how the effects of the fall are still evident in the world today.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

ANSWER

What is revealed about human nature (from Genesis 1-2)?

In Genesis 1-2, it is revealed that humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). They are given dominion over the earth and are called to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth (Genesis 1:28). Humans are created with a purpose to care for and cultivate the earth, reflecting the attributes and character of God.

What are the consequences of the fall for human nature (from Genesis 3)?

The consequences of the fall for human nature include the entrance of sin into the world and the brokenness of the relationship between humans and God. Adam and Eve disobeyed God’s command and experienced spiritual and physical death as a result. They were expelled from the Garden of Eden and faced hardships, pain in childbirth, and toil in their work (Genesis 3:16-19). The fall introduced sin and its effects into human nature, leading to a separation from God and a distortion of human relationships.

 What is revealed about human purpose from the readings? What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words to achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being?

The readings reveal that human purpose involves a restored relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Humans are called to love and worship God, follow His commandments, and live in obedience to His will. Flourishing, in the Christian worldview, means aligning one’s life with God’s purposes and experiencing spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being through a deep and intimate relationship with Him.

How might these questions about human nature, purpose, and flourishing be answered by those holding a pantheistic or atheistic worldview?

In a pantheistic worldview, human nature may be seen as interconnected with the divine essence of the universe. Purpose and flourishing may be sought through harmonizing with the natural order or realizing one’s true self as part of the cosmic whole. In an atheistic worldview, human nature, purpose, and flourishing may be subjective and influenced by individual desires, societal values, or the pursuit of personal happiness and fulfillment without reference to a higher power or transcendent purpose.