The Symbolic World 344 - Do Adam and Eve Die After They Eat the Fruit? - A Comment on Alex O’Connor’s Conversation with JBP
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Jun 1, 2024 
Alex O'Connor, CosmicSkeptic, challenges traditional interpretations of Adam and Eve's story on the meaning of death and the Fall in Genesis. They discuss the consequences of disobedience, the symbolism of death and disintegration, and the importance of leadership in maintaining unity and purpose.
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The Origin of Death
- Jonathan Pageau analyzes the concept of death in the Bible, focusing on the story of Adam and Eve.
- He argues that their "death" upon eating the forbidden fruit isn't literal but represents an origin story of death itself.
Defining Death
- Pageau explains death as the loss of unity and purpose, leading to the dispersion of elements.
- He uses the analogy of dust animated by spirit, contrasting it with dust returning to its dispersed state.
Death at Different Levels
- Pageau suggests that death applies to various levels of reality, not just physical beings.
- He gives examples like the death of friendships, empires, and companies, signifying a loss of unifying purpose.