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The Bible story of the apple was probably originally a birds-and-the-bees type talk. Probably for girls. (lemm.ee)

submitted 5 months ago by JeSuisUnHombre@lemm.ee to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

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The snake (of the trouser variety) tempts Eve with the forbidden fruit (hanky panky) that she shares with Adam. The consequence of which is painful childbirth.

They're even specifically stated to be naked for this situation.

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[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Does that count having to find or build shelter every time you had to relocate?

Why did a number of native American tribes settle and become agrarian? Seems unlikely it was forced by wealthy landowners.

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Why did a number of native American tribes settle and become agrarian? Seems unlikely it was forced by wealthy landowners.

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Companies advertise their products, do you think the only people that buy them are ones who have seen the advertisements?

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What does that have to do with my question?

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world -1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Why did a number of native American tribes settle and become agrarian? Seems unlikely it was forced by wealthy landowners.

I said Abrhamic religions were an advertisement for agriculture.

You asked my why anyone would move to agriculture if it hadn't been advertised to them.

I was trying to help you realize that.

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

No you didn't, and no they weren't, and no I didn't. Also I was talking before the arrival of the Spanish (though I only implied that part).