In Memoriam: Lynn Margulis (Introduction)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 23:19 (4743 days ago) @ David Turell

I'm not arguing that point, David. The note about the different uses of the word translated as Adam.

For example, this is a set of definitions for the word translated as man in verse 1:27:

another, hypocrite, common sort, low, man mean, of low degree, person

From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) -- X another, + hypocrite, + common sort, X low, man (mean, of low degree), person.

This is the same word that they translate as the name of Adam, the first man. The difference is that in 1:27-1:28, according to the translators, it is referring to the species.

So, my speculation, what I am curious about, is as to whether or not this first occurrence, along with all of its implications according to the definition, could in fact be referring in some measure to evolution. Not really trying to reconcile accounts here, just curious.

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What is the purpose of living? How about, 'to reduce needless suffering. It seems to me to be a worthy purpose.