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On Own Now wrote:
Beefster wrote:
DarkJedi wrote:I believe the terms “Adam” and “Eve” are representative of all humans. I don’t believe there was one Adam and one Eve, but they are representative of all humans.
I agree with this sentiment, especially with regards to the endowment. The endowment story can’t be literally true because it’s blatantly anachronistic. Thus, Adam and Eve are avatars for the men and women in the ceremony.
I agree in concept, though I make an important distinction. I believe that “Adam” is representative of all humans, male and female, and that “Eve” is a foil (NPC, for you beefster), in the same way that the serpent is a foil in the Genesis story or other characters are in the endowment.
Love it! The NPC reference totally helped me understand what you meant by foil. Each of us can place ourselves as the hero or our own story. We do not need to shoot for a merely supporting role.
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