I read an interesting midrash about the expulsion of Adam and Eve. It suggested that the story — remembering that the idea of it being literal history would have been laughable to people of that time — was a metaphor for entering adulthood. The price you pay for maturity, both sexual and mental, is a loss of innocence and the obligation to work for a living.
pschearer Premium Member about 7 hours ago
You would think an omnipotent being could have all the donuts he wants.
Imagine about 6 hours ago
It was the holey donut…
The Reader Premium Member about 4 hours ago
But God, you have to eat them while they are fresh!
Ubintold about 3 hours ago
Without coffee?
Dobie Premium Member about 2 hours ago
Two food rules: It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature, and NEVER eat God’s last Homer Simpson donut!
cdward about 1 hour ago
I read an interesting midrash about the expulsion of Adam and Eve. It suggested that the story — remembering that the idea of it being literal history would have been laughable to people of that time — was a metaphor for entering adulthood. The price you pay for maturity, both sexual and mental, is a loss of innocence and the obligation to work for a living.
Olddog1 13 minutes ago
Adam brought cinnamon raisin bagels to the meeting.