The "Tree of Knowledge" part of it always gives me a chuckle. It's literally God punishing his creations for daring to obtain knowledge. If that isn't an apropos description of religion itself, I don't know what is.
Beyond that, the story is just dumb. Why did God put the tree there? Why did he allow the snake to live there? Why is that minor transgression responsible for humans to never gain access to the Garden ever again? Although, that last part at least fits his assholish "transgress against me, and you'll pay for it eternally" schtick he's partial to. You know, when he's not ordering/committing genocide or fratricide.
Beyond that, the story is just dumb. Why did God put the tree there? Why did he allow the snake to live there? Why is that minor transgression responsible for humans to never gain access to the Garden ever again? Although, that last part at least fits his assholish "transgress against me, and you'll pay for it eternally" schtick he's partial to. You know, when he's not ordering/committing genocide or fratricide.
"I was thirsty for everything, but blood wasn't my style" - Live, "Voodoo Lady"