Why be good?

[Thumpalumpacus]

But in your words, "Adam and Eve were the only people on the planet at the time."

At the time of the fall, yes. After they were expelled from the Garden, dunno.

BTW- you did see me say that I'm not into a literalist interpretation of Gen 1-3, right?

I'm explaining it because you're asking, but this isn't my position.

What does it say about the veracity of the text that even its adherents distance themselves from it when the absurdities become obvious?

Can't say I blame you -- I wouldn't want to have to defend that horseshit either, Randy.  But let's face it, if you find yourself tiptoeing for fear of stepping on a mine, wouldn't you be better off just staying out of the minefield?

Or at least doing the honest thing and clearing the mines before you go in?