Were Adam and Eve real people?

Or were they just an example of the first humans on Earth. I know Jesus was a real person, but I'm wondering were Adam and Eve real people? Please give respectful and nice answers. It's either they were or they weren't, no flame.

Top | Newest First | Oldest First

firefall · 61-69, M

It doesn't seem to accord with any of the archaeological evidence that they were 'the first people', as far as I can tell.

OTOH I suppose -someone- was the first homo sapiens, and calling the first two Adam and Eve is ... well, one convenient label I suppose.

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

They were a part of one of the creation myths we humans have created. There are many other creation myths out there ;-)

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@FordPrefect42: Probably. But don't forget that this tale/story was made probably when we didn't know much about the Earth, where we came from, etc.

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

Probably??? Every creation myth I can think of was from a time in history when we definitely didn't know much about the world we live on. The Dogon creation story is the most interesting I think...they tell of life being seeded on this world by a people from a world in the Sirius star system...Sirius C in fact. What's fascinating is we didn't know of Sirius C until just 20 years ago, and the Dogon have been telling the story for thousands of years.

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@FordPrefect42: Maybe Jesus made up the story of Adam and Eve. I mean, you can't say someone didn't ask him that question. i could just see him being like "Ummm...Well" Lol!

This comment is hidden. Show Comment

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@1980vim: Even if they weren't real I could understand.

This comment is hidden. Show Comment

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@1980vim: Don't forget the fishies.

laotzu92 · 70-79, M

They are part of the creation myth set out in the Bible.

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP

I'm sure there's a lesson to every 'story'...

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@theoneyouwerewarnedabout: Yes, I know. Cause if they weren't real then Adam and Eve were just an example. Like there's some things they learned that we learn when we're born.

aqua59 · 61-69, M

They are just an allegory.

Add a comment...