The Bible story of the apple was probably originally a birds-and-the-bees type talk. Probably for girls.
The Bible story of the apple was probably originally a birds-and-the-bees type talk. Probably for girls.
The snake (of the trouser variety) tempts Eve with the forbidden fruit (hanky panky) that she shares with Adam. The consequence of which is painful childbirth.
They're even specifically stated to be naked for this situation.
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The story is part of the story of creation. It is rude to make fun of someone's religion
It isn't rude to examine religious texts, myths, and traditions from an academic viewpoint, however.
No it isn't
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Well, how respectful were those religions to people of different religions/believes?
They burned Atheists for fun back in the day.
Who is "they"
I'd agree to disagree, but no. Ridiculous beliefs should be ridiculed. Additionally, no one is making fun of or even making light of religion here.
No it isn't part of the story of creation.
No it isn't rude.
I only show respect to respectable beliefs. If someone thinks someone else deserves to die because Sky Daddy says they did a bad thing, I'm making fun of them because they're a contemptable moron, not a paragon of wisdom.
You do realize that region is very diverse
The Bible is a religious text for a religion with a history of doing really bad things and many people who are currently leading said religion are still doing really bad things. Idgaf if I'm rude to bad people.