Human Origins: All in the Family

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If a Neanderthal walked down the street, appropriately dressed, you probably wouldn’t notice. Source
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Traditional or Not? Assessing William Lane Craig’s Model on Adam and Eve

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I’m having trouble making sense of exactly what his model holds. And it seems I’m not alone. Source
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