But even conceding your point, since animals are also made of the
earth (Gn 1:24; 2:19), I do not see that this necessarily rules out
man being made from an intermediate living ancestor, ie.
Dust -> man
or
Dust -> animal -> man
Either way, man is ultimately made of dust and decays to dust (Gn
3:19).<<<
This may be one of the few things we have agreed on. Mark this day on your
calendars.
glenn