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The existence of Adam and Eve is central to the Catholic doctrine of original sin, since without them there can surely be no original sin in the world. This could mean that those who have never been baptised as Christians would not carry original sin and, because of that, be denied entry to heaven. Cardinal Pell addressed this when he went on to say that in his view atheists could "certainly" go to heaven if they have led good lives.
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Were Adam and Eve the first male and female on earth?
A:Scientifically, no. Modern humans evolved over a long period, over two hundred thousand years ago. Cardinal George Pell in a recent televised debate simply described the story of Adam and Eve as a myth - a religious story told for religious purposes. There never was an Adam or Eve, and there was no one first human couple on earth.
What was the landscape of Israel at the time of Adam and Eve?
A:Not only scholars, but now even theologians and clergy say that the story of Adam and Eve is not really historical. For example, 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. We can not identify landforms or climate at a mythical time. However, if we wish to assume that Adam and Eve lived from around 4000 BCE, which is according to the biblical chronology, this is too recent for any significant change to have occurred in the landscape of Israel.
What do Adam and Eve represent in the Catholic religion?
A:Until only a few decades ago, the Catholic Church held unequivocally that Adam and Eve were the first humans. The sin of eating the forbidden fruit represents the original sin, requiring all Adam and Eve's descendants to undergo baptism for its removal. As the Church began to accept the truth of evolution, so its understanding of Adam and Eve has changed and will continue to change. Cardianl George Pell, in a televised debate, said that the story of Adam and Eve is a myth - a religious story told for religious purposes.
Is there scientific evidence that Adam and Eve were the first humans?
There is no scientific evidence to support the story of Adam and Eve as being the first humans. The theory of evolution, supported by vast evidence from multiple scientific disciplines, indicates that humans evolved over millions of years from ape-like ancestors. The story of Adam and Eve is generally regarded as a religious myth rather than a historical account.
Where did came from Adam and Eve?
Adam and Eve were created by Jehovah (God).
What are the phyiscal characteristics of Poland?
Adele Ropka, George Ropka, Adam Ropka and Eve Ropka :).
Who were the Solidarity leaders of Poland?
Adele Ropka, Eve Ropka, Adam Ropka and George Ropka :)
How did the actions of Adam and Eve lead to the tragic state of humanity?
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.
What is the name of a video about Adam and Eve?
There are three movies that deal directly with Adam and Eve; they are The Bible: In The Beginning, The Sin of Adam And Eve and The Creation: Adam And Eve. There are several movies that have excerpts of the story of Adam and Eve but they are only reference points.
What were the hardships of Adam and Eve?
Adam and Eve had to do everything alone.
Was Noah before Adam and Eve?
The historical position is that neither Noah nor Adam and Eve actually existed. The biblical position is that Noah was after Adam and Eve.
Did Adam and Eve just appear?
No Adam and Eve were not there by accident, they were created by god, Adam from the clay and Eve from one of Adams rib.
