Slyver, while you qualify what you say with "the modern day interpretation of it," your response attempts to reinterpret the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's story, framing the Tree of Knowledge as merely symbolic of understanding, free will, and a broader scope of information. It suggests that prior to the serpent's temptation, humanity's understanding was limited or confined by God, and the serpent, traditionally associated with Satan, is portrayed as encouraging a pursuit of knowledge and freedom beyond God's intended limits.

However, this interpretation diverges from traditional Christian teachings (as you aptly point out), particularly in Orthodox and mainstream Christianity. Here's a brief assessment:

Tree of Knowledge: While some interpretations view the tree symbolically, emphasizing understanding or free will, the traditional understanding is that it represented a test of obedience rather than a limitation on knowledge. It symbolized a boundary set by God to test Adam and Eve's obedience and trust in Him.

Temptation and Sin: The biblical narrative portrays the serpent tempting Eve to disobey God's command, not merely to gain knowledge, but as an act of disobedience. This act led to the introduction of sin into the world, emphasizing the consequence of human choice to defy God's explicit instruction.

God's Intent: Orthodox Christianity doesn't depict God as confining human understanding but rather providing boundaries for the well-being of humanity. The narrative emphasizes the consequences of humanity's disobedience to God's will rather than a limitation imposed by God on knowledge or understanding.

the traditional Christian understanding sees the story of Adam and Eve as illustrating the consequences of human disobedience, the introduction of sin, and the need for redemption through Christ, rather than merely a limitation of human understanding by God.

Slyver, while you qualify what you say with "the modern day interpretation of it," your response attempts to reinterpret the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's story, framing the Tree of Knowledge as merely symbolic of understanding, free will, and a broader scope of information. It suggests that prior to the serpent's temptation, humanity's understanding was limited or confined by God, and the serpent, traditionally associated with Satan, is portrayed as encouraging a pursuit of knowledge and freedom beyond God's intended limits.

However, this interpretation diverges from traditional Christian teachings (as you aptly point out), particularly in Orthodox and mainstream Christianity. Here's a brief assessment:

Tree of Knowledge: While some interpretations view the tree symbolically, emphasizing understanding or free will, the traditional understanding is that it represented a test of obedience rather than a limitation on knowledge. It symbolized a boundary set by God to test Adam and Eve's obedience and trust in Him.

Temptation and Sin: The biblical narrative portrays the serpent tempting Eve to disobey God's command, not merely to gain knowledge, but as an act of disobedience. This act led to the introduction of sin into the world, emphasizing the consequence of human choice to defy God's explicit instruction.

God's Intent: Orthodox Christianity doesn't depict God as confining human understanding but rather providing boundaries for the well-being of humanity. The narrative emphasizes the consequences of humanity's disobedience to God's will rather than a limitation imposed by God on knowledge or understanding.