Summary: Christianity, Judaism and Islam all share the creation story of Adam and Eve and the doctrine of original sin as central to their theology. Conservative Evangelicals in America especially harp on this doctrine of ‘the Fall of man’ as a way to shoehorn in the rest of their dogmas. Pervasive in the story of Adam and Eve is a pessimistic and distrustful attitude towards humanity. Spencer, Forrest and Andre discuss why this myth is harmful, and the positive steps our species has taken towards less violence and more compassion and understanding throughout history.
