We are often admonished by some to not take literally the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden. It is to be understood as a story that represents a deeper truth we are told.
What would it mean if we could go back to the Garden?
What would we gain back that we have somehow lost?
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Back to the Garden
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Back to the Garden
Post #1To be clear: Atheism is not a disbelief in gods or a denial of gods; it is a lack of belief in gods.
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Not believing isn't the same as believing not.
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Not believing isn't the same as believing not.
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Re: Back to the Garden
Post #31[Replying to post 30 by Mithrae]
This is an interpretation that fits the story well. Too often, there seems to be little to no connection to the story itself, like the idea of it representing some sort of sexual misconduct.
The only thing I'd point out is that Adam tended the Garden before the fall. The curse brought weeds and thorns which made his work harder. Perhaps though this is a reference to how difficult it is to control which plants grow in a specific patch of land.
If one gathers freely from the land, you wouldn't mind various plants growing around the ones you pick from. If, however, you limit your collection area to a five acre patch, you certainly don't want "wild plants" choking out your chosen crop.
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This is an interpretation that fits the story well. Too often, there seems to be little to no connection to the story itself, like the idea of it representing some sort of sexual misconduct.
The only thing I'd point out is that Adam tended the Garden before the fall. The curse brought weeds and thorns which made his work harder. Perhaps though this is a reference to how difficult it is to control which plants grow in a specific patch of land.
If one gathers freely from the land, you wouldn't mind various plants growing around the ones you pick from. If, however, you limit your collection area to a five acre patch, you certainly don't want "wild plants" choking out your chosen crop.
Tcg
To be clear: Atheism is not a disbelief in gods or a denial of gods; it is a lack of belief in gods.
- American Atheists
Not believing isn't the same as believing not.
- wiploc
I must assume that knowing is better than not knowing, venturing than not venturing; and that magic and illusion, however rich, however alluring, ultimately weaken the human spirit.
- Irvin D. Yalom
- American Atheists
Not believing isn't the same as believing not.
- wiploc
I must assume that knowing is better than not knowing, venturing than not venturing; and that magic and illusion, however rich, however alluring, ultimately weaken the human spirit.
- Irvin D. Yalom
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Post #32
ALL INTELLIGENT BEINGS HAVE THE CAPACITY TO BECOME EVIL?Divine Insight wrote:Was mankind himself not capable of becoming evil on his own?
Indeed the bible says
The text doesnt indicate that the "serpent" as needing anybody to turn him from good to evil. Whether Adam and Eve* would have chosen their course without the input from that one, one can only speculate.JAMES 1:14 - NWT
Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin
Is it possible to have free will and (freely) choose to do good?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 06#p939606
JW
ORIGINS
EDENIC REBELLIONWho is Satan?
viewtopic.php?p=1068400#p1068400
Did God create the Devil?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 03#p969103
Did God create the devil?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 15#p835715
What does the bible say as to Satan's origins?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 40#p891940
Why would someone rebel against the Almighty?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 45#p338945
Is SATAN mentally deranged?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 55#p939655
POWERS
Did God curse literal snakes? Did snakes have legs?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 27#p836127
What did Satan do that was so wrong?
viewtopic.php?p=1049253#p1049253
Why didn't God destroy Satan immediately?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 75#p845975
Is Satan Gods adversary?
viewtopic.php?p=1106706#p1106706
When was Satan thrown out of heaven?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 97#p978897
Are there "good spirits" Christians should communicate with?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 72#p836072
Did Jesus believe the Devil exists?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 83#p409983
Is SATAN omniscience and omnipresent?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 09#p848009
Why is Satan called "The God of this world"?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 23#p901623
In what sense does Satan "rule the world"?
viewtopic.php?p=1068633#p1068633
Has God allowed Satan to act without any restaints?
viewtopic.php?p=1096974#p1096974
Has Satan been unable to mislead the nations since Jesus earthly ministry?
viewtopic.php?p=1024782#p1024782
Grand puppeteer
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 93#p900093
Can Satan (and the demons) just pretend to be good?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 01#p828001
FATE
REV 20: 1-3What will happen to SATAN during the 1000 year rule of Christ?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 25#p905325
What will happen after the 1000 year rule of Christ?
viewtopic.php?p=909208#p909208
REV 20: 7-14 When will Satan be released from "the pit" and why?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 08#p909208
REV 20:10 What is the "lake of fire"/"the second death"?
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 66#p337866
INDEX: More bible based ANSWERS
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 81#p826681
"For if we live, we live to Jehovah, and if we die, we die to Jehovah. So both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah" - Romans 14:8
http://debatingchristianity.com/forum/v ... 81#p826681
"For if we live, we live to Jehovah, and if we die, we die to Jehovah. So both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah" - Romans 14:8
