In older traditions, the serpent [snake] has been equated with life, death [both, at the same time], and wisdom. In the Abrahamic faiths, the snake brings death to th living, as well as knowledge. Now, bringing death was a result of being cast out of Eden, therefore we can place this as an "Unintended," [I use that loosely, as it was intended, but not the primary thing] consequence.
Now, the real nit pick is the knowledge. Before this, man could be classified as ignorant. The Snake delivers the knowledge needed for man, inspite of causing them to leave perfection. "Ignorance is easier, but it is bliss," applies here. So, in this regard, the Abrahamic God, implies he states his followers be ignorant of things, while at the same time having free will. How is that free will, when a person dosen't know enough to make a descision? Should the snake be seen as freedom in this story? Like the first messiah from YHVH?
Abrahamic= against learning, and knowledge?
Please, share your observation
2006-12-22
14:48:32
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