The story of Adam and Eve has been used as an allegory for the true nature of men and women throughout history, with many feminist scholars citing St Paul’s assertion that women should be subservient to men due to God creating Adam first, theologian Tertullian’s claims that all women were responsible for ‘original sin and the odium of being the cause of the fall of the human race,’ and countless Renaissance artworks portraying Eve as a temptress, as foundational elements of patriarchy. ‘That is the day of the week that Eve offered “forbidden fruit’ to Adam” Friday was also the day that Adam was kicked out of Paradise, the day he repented, the day he died, and the day he was cremated.’ Judas does not look happy to be number 13 at that table (Picture: Getty Images)Īnd according to futurist and holistic intuitive Gina Spriggs, the bible offers even more symbolism that could be interpreted as having misogynist undertones.
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