we inherited from our Eden-dwelling ancestors a sense of their pre-Fall happiness. Our hearts refuse to settle for sin, suffering, boredom, and purposelessness-we long for something better. Were we merely the product of natural selection and survival of the fittest, we'd have no grounds for believing any ancient happiness existed. But we are all nostalgic for an Eden we've only seen fleeting hints of. Unfortunately
In his book "God's Promise of Happiness," Randy Alcorn discusses the innate yearning humans have for a state of happiness reminiscent of Eden. He suggests that this longing stems from our ancestors' experience of joy before the Fall, instilling in us a desire for a better existence beyond the struggles we face. Rather than accepting sin, suffering, and purposelessness as our reality, our hearts seek an ideal that reflects a past happiness.
Alcorn argues that if we were only products of evolution, we would lack the understanding or longing for such ancient joy. Our nostalgia for Eden illustrates a deeper truth about human nature; it reveals an innate sense that we were meant for more than our present condition. This longing signifies a hope for redemption and fulfillment that resonates within us all.
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