It doesn't say tree of light. It says tree of life. God said we better not let Adam stretch out his hand to eat from this tree of LIFE, or he will live forever. If the tree imparts light as you describe, why not let Adam ear from it and be clean again?
One may not subscribe to a literal interpretation of scripture, but if you're just going to substitute whatever word suits you, what's the point. I could do the same thing with Dr. Seus and get a powerful message.
One may not subscribe to a literal interpretation of scripture, but if you're just going to substitute whatever word suits you, what's the point. I could do the same thing with Dr. Seus and get a powerful message.
The god who allows children to be raped out of respect for the free will choice of the rapist, but punishes gay men for engaging in mutually consensual sex couldn't possibly be responsible for an intelligently designed universe.
I may defend your right to free speech, but i won't help you pass out flyers.
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
--Voltaire
Nietzsche isn't dead. How do I know he lives? He lives in my mind.
I may defend your right to free speech, but i won't help you pass out flyers.
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
--Voltaire
Nietzsche isn't dead. How do I know he lives? He lives in my mind.