Garden of Eden was a setup...

[Thackerie]

I did read the bible cover to cover. Twice. I also studied its history. That's why I'm an atheist.

But did you bow down in humility before the Lord as Saviour and ask him for forgiveness first and then wisdom?

Yes. I. Did. -- The first time. But, eventually, I realized that 20+ years of bowing got me no response other than imaginary ones. So I took off the Jesus-blinders and read and studied the damn thing objectively for a change. You should try it.