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A:The Book of Genesis tells us that Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, thus becoming god-like themselves (Genesis 3:22: "And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us..."), but also now aware of their mortality.

Augustine of Hippo (354-430) developed the concept of original sin, saying it resulted directly from the disobedience of Adam and Eve. He believed that original sin could only be removed by baptism, so without baptism, souls could not go to heaven.

In more recent times, Christian Churches have modified their doctrine of original sin. Moreover, major denominations no longer regard Adam and Eve as literally the first two humans on earth, living just a few thousand years ago. Perhaps a little ahead of his Church's official position, Cardinal George Pell, in a recent televised debate, said that the story of Adam and Eve is a myth - a religious story told for religious purposes. Adam and Eve can no longer be blamed for the state of humanity.

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