Farkel	Re: The "Tree" of WHAT?
	Moxy, : but on another level, it actually does bother me to have to apply all this analytical power to the genesis story for the reason that it really is a very, very nice piece of literature. There's always a method to my madness, Moxy. The veracity (or not) of this story underwrites the "explanation" for dubs and many others for the entire history and existence and troubles for all of mankind. It also underwrites the need for a "ransom" wherein God decided to let his own first-born be brutally murdered. Most importantly, it underwrites the entire purpose for Christ to visit this planet. If the Genesis story didn't happen, there would be no need for Christ and his death. If dubs and others can understand the stupidty of that "entire foundation" and the concept of "original sin," then maybe they will begin to scrutinize the rest of the Bible and their religion, instead of reading that information with one-way blinders. Anyway, that is my intent. Farkel
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