Catholics/Temptation of Adam & Eve

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Expert: Sal - 5/24/2010


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during a discussion my neighbor said that God had "set up Adam & Eve to sin", setting up temptation and telling them not to eat of the forbidden tree of knowledge. He said it's like telling a child not to do something, knowing the child will try to do it. I told him God gave us free will & that is why they sinned. We await your answer.  Thank you
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barbara

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Dear Barbara:

God didn't try to make Adam and Eve sin. You're right that they had the ability to obey God. They were not like little children. Don't forget that Adam and Eve did not have our weaknesses. Our wills have been weakened by the effects of original sin.

I hope that this helps,
Sal  

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I love the Catholic Church and her book, the Bible. I will try to answer your questions with an emphasis on God*s Word. I believe the Catholic Church is the Church established by Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. I can answer questions pertaining to the biblical basis for Catholic beliefs. I can also explain the beliefs of Jehovah*s Witnesses, Mormons, and Seventh Day Adventists as related to Catholic doctrine.

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