#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise?
Modern Wisdom
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Knowledge Brings Mortality
The narrative suggests that acquiring knowledge of good and evil leads to human mortality. Initially, humans possess eternal life, but this changes when they gain the ability to discern right from wrong. This knowledge introduces the concept of sin, with sin being linked to death. The intricacies of the story raise questions about the presence of the serpent and the reasons for prohibitions against the tree of life after gaining knowledge. The interpretation implies that knowledge and mortality are intertwined, positing that the ability to sin necessitates the existence of death.
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