The family of Adam and Eve

[naomi24]

The theory of the evolution of man is the product of science at its most ridiculous. Adam and Eve were two adult human beings created by God just after he created the universe. They were the first and only people on the planet, and they were the forebears of the whole human race.

So how do creationists account for the diverse physical appearances of the assortment of peoples inhabiting the earth today? It stands to reason that most of them do not bear a family resemblance.

[ummmm]

It doesn't make sense, does it?

We were only really told about Cain and Abel....which always left me wondering if Eve was doing rudies with her sons :-0

[RATTER15]

Naomi, that's is obviously a result of incestuous relationships with their children and then the childrens incestuous relationships with their siblings of course.

Isnt that why it is illegal in the civilised world and about the most disgusting thing that can happen in any family.

[ummmm]

Lol....same train of thought then Ratter :-) x

[mungbeanz]

What about the weak genes caused by in-breeding? The human race would have only lasted a few generations before down's syndrome and infertility became prevelant.

[RATTER15]

It wasnt just Cain and Abel it appears to have been a whole family affair!

[RATTER15]

Thats why it isnt even accepted in animal breeding!

[cathfromsaron]

i just tend to remember that man created god and thus the stories are written by man as an explanation for what thinkers at that time could understand.

many religions and beliefs have two people to start with, eg. australian aboriginals, but they were brother and sister.

pantheonism, where you have 'the god/ess of ...' is also very popular in many faiths. i like the mother nature notion personally. what will be will be and its all been going for millions of years.

cath x

[Philtaz]

As an atheist I too often wonder why no religious person has ever explained or answered the question:

If Adam and Eve had two sons then surely some form of incest had to take place for the human race to progress and evolve?

As well as a virgin birth there wasn't a male birth in the bible as well, was there?

[mungbeanz]

It's like the plot of a Japanese porn movie.

[jackthehat]

<Tut>
That's the part of the bible that falls under the category of 'allegory' and not to be taken literally......and is not to be confused with the rest of it that is 'fact' and is to be accepted without question.

I thought *everyone* knew that!!!! :o)

[ummmm]

My RS teacher was a Deacon.....he said the story of Adam and Eve is a fable!!!!

[RATTER15]

Leviticus 18:6-19

New International Version (NIV)

6 “‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD.

7 “‘Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her.

8 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonor your father.

9 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.

10 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter; that would dishonor you.

11 “‘Do not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister.

12 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative.

13 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, because she is your mother’s close relative.

14 “‘Do not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt.

15 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; do not have relations with her.

16 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would dishonor your brother.

17 “‘Do not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. Do not have sexual relations with either her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter; they are her close relatives. That is wickedness.

18 “‘Do not take your wife’s sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is living.

19 “‘Do not approach a woman to have sexual relations during the uncleanness of her monthly period.

[naomi24]

Incest would create problems - but it wouldn't create a child with, say, Japanese features, or Scandanavian features, from two Nigerian parents.

Cath, you're right. Similar stories do exist in other cultures.

Jack, stop being so damned ... errr ... religious! ;o)))

[RATTER15]

So it wasnt exactly flavour of the month with God then!

[naomi24]

Oh, Ratter, he can change his mind if he likes can't he? He's God! :o))

[mickrog]

For Adam and Eve read Fred and Rose

[ummmm]

:-0

[jno]

how do creationists account for the diverse physical appearances of the assortment of peoples inhabiting the earth today? The same way as scientists do.

It seems possible that the 'great migration' by early humans out of Africa may have involved very few people - maybe only 100, as I understand it. That's more than two, of course, but not much more, and still a very small number to be the ancestors of most of the 6 billion people on the planet today.