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Re: Mia,
I have blogged on this topic before, in my Universe blog, of how evolution fits very neatly with Genesis, as soon as one drops the idea that the words describe a literal happening. It is, of course, no more literal than the 7 days of Creation! In a myth, metaphor is the magic that makes a concept come to life, that expands consciousness, even spirituality, and also strengthens the bond between the physical and the spiritual world. I wish more people understood this, and would move beyond the notion of The Word having to be literal. I also am a firm believer in evolution, scientific method, and spiritual reality.
Thanks for your comment!
posted by
Ciel
on July 9, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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Paradise is over-rated
As a firm believer of evolution, this is a tough one for me to comment on (at least objectively...). Putting aside the hows and whys of our innate intelligence and curiosity, I whole-heartedly agree that, as humans, we thrive on problem solving - a life of constant perfection would be horribly dull! 
posted by
Mia890
on July 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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No like Kabu she wamts a garden with Gnomes mooching around. I want mine free of blackfly,
I expect if Eve was standing down in my garden she would be complaining about the size of Adam's rib. Interesting blog though.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 9, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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I have often wondered about the story of Adam and Eve, and the kiss of Judas...It was all a set up, it had to happen as it was planned.
posted by
UtahJay
on July 9, 2013 at 11:50 AM
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Unfortunately, it seems that some humans create more problems than can be solved. I like a challenge every once in a while too, but I like contentment even more . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on July 9, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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Re: Kabu,
Another friend of mine reminded me about the Eloi, the frail, sweet little creatures in their Eden, that HG Wells wrote about in THE TIME MACHINE. They were gentle, sweet, and livestock for the Morlocks.
And thanks for your appreciation, I appreciate it a lot!
posted by
Ciel
on July 9, 2013 at 5:59 AM
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Re: Pat,
Days... weeks... but sooner or later, we want the fray!
posted by
Ciel
on July 9, 2013 at 5:56 AM
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Paradise
I agree with your analogy of why Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden.
posted by
MsJudy
on July 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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you do write wonderful Posts. If our World was perfect we would lie around in depression and boredom so it wouldn't be perfect anyway. i remember a friend saying that when he reaches heaven he wants to spend thousands of years just worshiping God. Maybe he is right maybe I will want that too but in my human form, it sounds just boring.
posted by
Kabu
on July 8, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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i agree....we need to be challenged
posted by
Annicita
on July 8, 2013 at 3:01 PM
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There are days, Ciel, when Eden would be just the ticket...
posted by
Pat_B
on July 8, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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I feel that human beings need problems as well.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 8, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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Re: Adnohr,
If we did, I bet we wouldn't be happy. Human beings are not born to be sheep.
posted by
Ciel
on July 8, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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You may be right, unfortunately. We can't leave well enough alone...
posted by
adnohr
on July 8, 2013 at 6:49 AM
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