Genesis 4:26 states, “At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord.”

This verse marks a pivotal moment in human history and holds unique significance within the framework of Fallen Earth Creationism (FEC). According to FEC, this moment may represent the time when evolved humans, who had not known Yahweh, encountered Adam and Eve’s descendants—individuals uniquely created by God and tasked with carrying His image and name into the fallen creation.

In the FEC perspective, Adam and Eve were expelled into a fallen creation that already contained evolved humans shaped by natural processes over millions of years. These evolved humans had no knowledge of Yahweh and lived according to their instincts and limited understanding of the divine. When Adam and Eve’s descendants began to multiply, their unique relationship with Yahweh became a light to the surrounding populations. Genesis 4:26 suggests a turning point when these evolved humans began to recognize Yahweh as the one true God, influenced by the witness and testimony of Adam’s lineage.

This moment is particularly striking because it represents more than just an expansion of worship; it symbolizes the integration of two human lineages into a shared acknowledgment of the Creator. The "sons of God" (Adam's descendants) were distinct in their knowledge of Yahweh, while the "daughters of men" (evolved humans) lived in spiritual darkness. Genesis 4:26 may reflect the first steps of the evolved humans turning toward Yahweh, a recognition born from their encounters with those who carried the divine image and shared God’s truth. This is not only a spiritual milestone but also a profound moment of unity amidst diversity.

For Fallen Earth Creationism, this verse captures the beginning of a broader human relationship with Yahweh, bridging the divide between the specially created Adamic line and the rest of humanity. It underscores God’s desire to bring all people into a relationship with Him, no matter their origins. This act of calling on the name of the Lord points to a future where the diversity of human experiences and histories converges in worship of the Creator—a story that continues to unfold even today.