3 THE INHUMAN ADAM

We all know the story of Adam and Eve. On one hand it's been used to show the absurdity of the Bible and on the other has been held up as the litmus test of true belief. Both of these uses are only possible if the text is used as a newspaper account, treating it as mere history, NOT as how it was written. Let us go beyond that limiting use and use our heads to search for truth. Since it was placed near the first of the ancient code it was (and is) held dear to the ancient Jews. Since the story is among the oldest texts we have, it has been valued for a long, long time. It deserves our best attention.

In the story, God makes a being from mud. In Jewish tradition the name ADAM means "mud creature," a sexless creature, neither male nor female singular but self sufficient and alone. God observes this and decides that it would be better for his new entity to experience need and fulfillment and divides the being in two, creating two complimentary beings, now male and female.

With this understand the ageless truths start to become clear for us for we know all too well that few humans thrive or grow in isolation. This ancient story is about US! We are social creatures built to give and receive. We are programmed genetically and spiritually to interact. This need is holy. Sex is holy. Our need to complete ourselves in others is holy. There is no need for embarrassment or self deflation regarding these needs. They are conditions of our reality. To be self-sufficient is a delusion and a goal that is not only a denial of many God-given realities but is spiritually and physically fatal if achieved.

Volumes have been and will be written regarding this truth. The ancient Jews told of it first in a very good story.