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How do Catholics interpret Genesis 3
How do Catholics interpret Genesis 3
We know that many Catholics interpret some parts of of the bible as symbolic stories or religious myths, meaning that the factual details of the story are not as important as the religious truth of the story. The same applies to Genesis 3, which is an important story that still has an impact on Catholics today.
L/O: Explore different meanings in the Genesis 3 story
Keywords: enmity, overcome, free will, compassion
Understand : What do Catholics believe that the serpent represent?
What do Catholics believe Adam and Eve represent?
the Son of the woman
the Son of the woman
Many Catholics read the story of the fall as a symbolic story to answer the question: Why is there evil and suffering in the world?
The whole story of Genesis therefore is the best way God has to communicate deeper truth to his people long before the existence of science. so the story reminds humans that free will needs to be used wisely otherwise it could lead to evil and suffering. Many Catholics understand as well that the serpent represents Satan_ the root of all evil.
Adam and Eve represent Human beings who use their free will to make choices that they later regret. The writers of Genesis 3 might have been trying to trying to show how difficult it is to lead a righteous life and that it is better to recognise this and understand how to overcome it. However God's goodness is clear in this story
Justice and compassion
Justice and compassion
If God is just, it is only right to reward goodness but also to punish evil. it is the only way God can be fair. rewarding Goodness and punishing sin. However despite the fact that God needs to punish, God also acts with compassion by making clothes for the humans to wear, to help ease their embarrassment as explained later in the psalm:
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever (103:8)
Discern: Explain giving two reasons how God's goodness is shown in Genesis 3?
Free will
Free will
Question: What is platinga's view?
Respond: Do you think humans should have free will?
Would you miss it if you didn't have it? What would the world be like without free will?
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