Do you think the story in Genesis, from the beginning up to Adam and Eve being escorted out of the garden, is historical fact handed down through the generations or do you think it is a metaphor for something? If you think it is a metaphor what do you think the metaphor means? thanks brian
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I think it's based on the history of mankind, but not an accurate account.
It's like those hand-me-down stories that get changed/exaggerated over time.
I do not believe in "original sin" .. I believe that babies are born innocent, and that it is
parents and/or environment that might take away their innocence.
Furthermore, I see "the garden of eden" as being more of a state of being than a place.
..hence the concept of 'realising their nakedness', that translates to a change in awareness.
I also believe that Adam and Eve were forgiven for their sin of disobedience, although sins
have bad consequences .. which is why they are sins.
The serpent in the garden wanted them to disobey .. he was a created being who opposes G-d
and righteousness .. we all have a choice.
G-d knew that Adam and Eve would make the mistake .. He knows what He created .. He knows
we will all sin .. some more than others.
It's must be pretty important if this is what the ancients thought they should save for future generations. Do you think the garden of eden was/is a physical location on earth? thanks brian
Muhammad: can't remember is original sin mentioned in the story I referenced? Could original sin be the unresolved stuff we carry with us from lifetime to lifetime? I also think it is a place within each of us and the story is what we need to return to this place within.
I see the serpent as a representation of earth plane stuff and a metaphor for shedding our skin.
What do you think the "ever-turning fiery sword" is that was placed at the gate to the garden might be?
Thanks.
Brian
I did not say otherwise. I dare say some ancient people believed it. That, however is not a definition of history.
I am not trying to put words in your mouth, I don't want to argue. Brian
I believe it is both historical and metaphorical.
The main theme is reincarnation, which is a concept that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.
Of course, the mainstream church with their false teachings tries their best to hide that from the masses.
I see the story as a mirror. It’s not an account of what happened to two people thousands of years ago. It’s a blueprint of what happens to every human being as they grow from the innocent, un-self-conscious bliss of infancy (before the fall) into the complex, heavy, and beautiful responsibility of adulthood...life full of sins.