Re: [TruthTalk] New Subject--A&E

[Dave Hansen]

God's desire was for them to remain pure and innocent, just as would be the desire of any father for his children. DAVEH:   I probably shouldn't intrude on Blaine's discussion with you, Terry.  But, it seems to me that God could easily have kept A&E pure and innocent, had he wanted to do so.  For instance, he could either have kept Satan out of the Garden of Eden, or he could have not placed the tree of knowledge of good and evil there.   Or....he could simply have not commanded them not to partake.   But he didn't do any of those things.  IMO, God wanted A&E to transgress for a reason.     FWIW.....While it may be noble to want to keep one's children pure and innocent, a loving parent who overly protects their children will end up with kids acutely susceptible to the ills of the world.  I see it similar to communicable illnesses.  You could raise your kid in a bubble and he would live a germ/virus free life.  But once he enters the real world, he would be extremely vulnerable to catching a slew of nasty bugs.  Isn't it much better to allow your kid be exposed to such hazards so that he can become inoculated against the ravages in the strength of his youth than allow such illnesses to eventually attack later in life when one is perhaps more vulnerable?  I see that somewhat as an analogy to the tree knowledge of good and evil.  I hope that makes a little sense, Terry.  (Though I'm sure some TTers will take exception.)  FTR....I don't think that is the sole reason for the tree though.     It is obvious that God did not expect his creations to remain pure and innocent, and he knew that they would not remain so in the situation he placed them.  But it was necessary for them to go through that process for a specific reason, as I don't believe God was just wishfully hoping they would remain pure and innocent.     I do appreciate you sharing your belief about it though, Terry. Terry Clifton wrote: God's desire was for them to remain pure and innocent, just as would be the desire of any father for his children.  The tree was there to give them a choice.  We always have a choice to make.  If eating the fruit of that tree gave you the ability to know good from evil, what else would you call it? ================================================================== [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/5/2005 6:15:11 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just the facts, Dave. Fact one: Adam and Eve did sin. Fact two: God hates sin.  Fact three: Getting people to sin is the top priority of Satan. It's over.  We know who to blame.  Nothing to discuss. Blainerb:  If it is all so cut and dried, then answer this question:  Why was the sinful fruit hanging on a tree called the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil?   And, another question--why would God not want them to partake of the fruit of that tree? -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you wish to receive things I find interesting, I maintain six email lists... JOKESTER, OPINIONS, LDS, STUFF, MOTORCYCLE and CLIPS.