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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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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 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 25 points 8 months ago (1 children)

. In fact IIRC, the fact that they're covering themselves up is what tips off God that they ate the fruit.

You mean the all knowing all seeing deity didn't know about it until they got dressed?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They also successfully hid from Yahweh in the garden, and he had to search for them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I think that's more about they disn't come out to greet him. Like if you got home from work and your dog doesn't come out wagging, you immediately know something is up.

Of course, it still ignores precognition, but then God as described in the bible is literally impossible in so many ways, so...