Religious Myths

This page examines various Christian religious claims that lack evidence and don't map to reality. Each entry includes the original verse or claim along with a careful examination of why there is no credible evidence to support these supernatural assertions.

Religious Claim:

Mary became pregnant without sexual intercourse, through divine intervention by the Holy Spirit.

Scripture/Verse:

Matthew 1:18, NIV This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.

Evidence-Based Response:

There has never been any verified case in human history of pregnancy occurring without sperm fertilizing an egg. Modern biology demonstrates that reproduction in mammals requires genetic material from both male and female. Claims of divine impregnation are supernatural assertions, not biological possibilities. The virgin birth narrative parallels myths from earlier cultures, such as stories of gods fathering children with mortals in Greco-Roman and Near Eastern traditions. This suggests the claim functions more as a theological or symbolic story than as a historical or scientific event.

Religious Claim:

Talking serpent in Genesis that tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

Scripture/Verse:

Genesis 3:1–5, NIV “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the garden”?’ The woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, “You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.”’ ‘You will not certainly die,’ the serpent said to the woman. ‘For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no scientific evidence that snakes—or any non-human animals—are capable of human speech. Speech requires specialized vocal anatomy (such as a larynx and vocal cords) and advanced neurological structures that snakes do not possess. The story of a talking serpent reflects mythological storytelling found in many ancient cultures, where animals often spoke or acted with human qualities. Modern linguistics, evolutionary biology, and zoology provide overwhelming evidence that this event could not have occurred literally. The serpent functions as a symbolic character in a moral tale about temptation, not a record of natural history.

Religious Claim:

Jonah was swallowed whole by a large fish (often described as a whale) and survived for three days inside its belly before being released.

Scripture/Verse:

Jonah 1:17, NIV “Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Biologically and physically, it is not possible for a human to survive inside the stomach of a whale or large fish for multiple days. A whale’s digestive system contains stomach acid and lacks breathable air. No verified case exists in modern history of a human surviving such an event. The story functions as a piece of religious literature conveying themes of repentance, obedience, and divine mercy, not as a literal record of natural events.

Religious Claim:

Jesus miraculously transformed water into wine at a wedding in Cana

Scripture/Verse:

John 2:7–9, NIV “Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water’; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, ‘Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.’ They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no evidence that liquid water can spontaneously transform into wine without fermentation, chemical processing, and time. Wine production requires sugars, yeast, and a biological process that takes weeks or months, not an instant command. No scientific experiment has ever demonstrated the ability to alter the molecular structure of water into the complex mixture that makes up wine through supernatural means. This account is best understood as a symbolic narrative meant to highlight themes of abundance, celebration, and divine favor rather than a literal historical event.

Religious Claim:

Jesus healed a paralyzed man instantly, enabling him to walk again at a single command.

Scripture/Verse:

Matthew 9:6–7, NIV “So he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Get up, take your mat and go home.’ Then the man got up and went home.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Paralysis results from damage to the nervous system, brain, or spinal cord, conditions that cannot be reversed instantly through spoken words. Medical science has not documented any verified case of permanent paralysis being cured without physical treatment, surgery, or rehabilitation. Recovery requires long-term medical intervention, and in many cases, paralysis remains irreversible. The story functions as a theological illustration of Jesus’s authority and power in the gospel narrative, not as a literal account supported by evidence.

Religious Claim:

Jesus cured ten men suffering from leprosy instantly, without medicine, by giving them instructions and declaring them healed.

Scripture/Verse:

Luke 17:12–14, NIV “As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, ‘Jesus, Master, have pity on us!’ When he saw them, he said, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were cleansed.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. While treatable today with multi-drug antibiotic therapy, it does not vanish instantly without medical intervention. No verified case exists of leprosy—or any bacterial infection—being cured by spoken words or ritual acts. In ancient times, diseases like leprosy were poorly understood and often carried heavy social stigma, making miracle stories of healing powerful symbols of restoration and acceptance.

Religious Claim:

Jesus raised Lazarus, who had been dead for four days, back to life by commanding him to rise from the tomb.

Scripture/Verse:

John 11:43–44, NIV “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, ‘Take off the grave clothes and let him go.’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no scientific evidence that a human body can be restored to life after several days of death. Within hours of death, cells begin to break down, organs shut down irreversibly, and decomposition begins. After four days, biological processes make resuscitation impossible by natural or medical means. No verified case exists in medical history of a corpse being revived after this length of time. The story of Lazarus reflects a theological theme of divine power over death and serves as a precursor to the resurrection narrative, rather than a literal, evidence-based event.

Religious Claim:

Moses, through divine intervention, parted the Red Sea, creating massive walls of water and a dry path so that the Israelites could escape from Egypt.

Scripture/Verse:

Exodus 14:21–22, NIV “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Physics and oceanography show that bodies of water cannot form vertical “walls” hundreds of feet high that remain suspended in place. While strong winds and tides can create temporary shallows or expose mudflats, they do not produce stable corridors of dry land with towering water on either side. No geological or historical evidence confirms such an event occurred in the Red Sea or any nearby body of water. The story reflects a common ancient literary motif of miraculous deliverance and symbolizes liberation, rather than describing a scientifically possible event.

Religious Claim:

Jesus miraculously multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish to feed thousands of people.

Scripture/Verse:

Matthew 14:17–20, NIV “They answered, ‘We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish.’ ‘Bring them here to me,’ he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no verified instance in history or science where matter spontaneously multiplies to feed thousands of people. Food production requires physical resources—grain, fish, water—and follows biological and chemical laws. Instantaneously increasing the quantity of solid food without additional material violates these laws of conservation of mass and energy. This story is best understood as a symbolic narrative emphasizing generosity, providence, and the communal sharing of resources, rather than a literal event supported by empirical evidence.

Religious Claim:

God spoke to Moses through a bush that was on fire but not consumed by the flames.

Scripture/Verse:

Exodus 3:2–4, NIV “There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, ‘I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.’ When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, ‘Moses! Moses!’ And Moses said, ‘Here I am.’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no physical mechanism by which a bush can remain intact while engulfed in flames or transmit audible speech. Fire consumes organic material, and sound requires vocal cords or another vibrating medium. No documented event in natural history supports the possibility of a self-sustaining burning bush that communicates. The story functions as a symbolic narrative, representing divine presence and calling, rather than a literal, empirically verifiable event.

Religious Claim:

God enabled Balaam’s donkey to speak human language to communicate with its owner.

Scripture/Verse:

Numbers 22:28–30, NIV “Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?’ Balaam answered the donkey, ‘You have made a fool of me! If only I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now.’ The donkey said to Balaam, ‘Am I not your own donkey, which you have always ridden, to this day? Have I been in the habit of doing this to you?’ ‘No,’ he said.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no biological mechanism by which a non-human animal can produce articulated human speech. Speech requires specialized vocal anatomy and advanced neural control, which donkeys do not possess. No verified instance exists of any animal spontaneously speaking human language. The story likely serves as a literary device to convey divine intervention, moral lessons, or guidance, rather than a literal event supported by empirical evidence.

Religious Claim:

Humanity once spoke a single language and attempted to build a tower to the heavens, but God intervened by confusing their language and scattering them across the earth.

Scripture/Verse:

Genesis 11:4–9, NIV “Then they said, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.’ But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building. The Lord said, ‘If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.’ So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Linguistic and archaeological evidence shows that human languages evolved gradually over tens of thousands of years, not suddenly confused by divine intervention. There is no historical or geological record of a city-scale tower reaching the heavens or of humanity being dispersed by supernatural means. The story functions as an etiological myth, explaining the diversity of languages and cultures in a narrative framework, rather than a literal, evidence-based account.

Religious Claim:

Noah built a massive ark and saved pairs of every animal species from a global flood, which wiped out all other life.

Scripture/Verse:

Genesis 6:14–17, NIV “So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out. This is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high. Make a roof for it and finish it to within a cubit of the top, and put a door in the side of the ark. I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish.”

Evidence-Based Response:

A worldwide flood capable of covering all mountains is not supported by geology or climate science. No sedimentary or fossil evidence exists to indicate a global deluge occurring within the timescale described in the Bible. Additionally, housing, feeding, and caring for millions of species in a single vessel is logistically impossible given biological needs, space, and ecological requirements. The story functions as a moral and symbolic narrative emphasizing obedience, survival, and divine judgment, rather than a literal historical event.

Religious Claim:

David, a young boy, defeated an extraordinarily large and heavily armed warrior, Goliath, with a single stone, relying on God’s favor rather than physical strength.

Scripture/Verse:

1 Samuel 17:4–50, NIV “A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, stood over nine feet tall. He challenged the Israelites to send a warrior to fight him. David, a young shepherd, accepted the challenge. With a single stone from his sling, he struck Goliath in the forehead and killed him, and the Israelites triumphed.”

Evidence-Based Response:

The text describes Goliath as roughly 9–10 feet tall, far beyond the maximum verified human height in history. No evidence exists of humans of that stature participating in combat, and hitting a precise vulnerable spot on a heavily armored adult male with a single stone is extraordinarily improbable. Additionally, the story emphasizes divine support as the decisive factor, suggesting that the account is framed as miraculous rather than historical. The tale combines exaggeration of human abilities with supernatural intervention, functioning as a theological narrative highlighting faith, divine favor, and the underdog triumph, rather than a literal, evidence-supported event.

Religious Claim:

Lot’s wife was instantly transformed into a pillar of salt for looking back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Scripture/Verse:

Genesis 19:24–26, NIV “Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. Thus he overthrew those cities and the entire plain, destroying all those living in the cities—and also the vegetation. But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no scientific mechanism by which a human can be instantly converted into mineral salt. Human bodies are composed primarily of water, organic compounds, and salts in small quantities; turning a person into solid salt would violate the laws of chemistry and biology. No geological or archaeological evidence supports such an event. The story functions as a moral and symbolic narrative, warning against disobedience and attachment to sinful behavior, rather than a literal historical event supported by evidence.

Religious Claim:

Samson’s extraordinary physical strength was supernaturally tied to his uncut hair, and losing it caused him to lose all his power.

Scripture/Verse:

Judges 16:17–19, NIV “So he told her everything. ‘No razor has ever been used on my head,’ he said, ‘because I have been a Nazirite dedicated to God from my mother’s womb. If my head is shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.’ When Delilah saw that he had told her everything, she sent for the men of the Philistines, who were waiting with hidden weapons. Then she shaved off the seven braids of his hair, and so his strength left him.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no physiological evidence that hair growth affects muscular strength. Muscle power comes from the contraction of muscle fibers fueled by energy from food, and cutting hair has no impact on this process. Human strength cannot be instantly removed or restored by altering hair length. The story is a symbolic narrative emphasizing the consequences of breaking vows and betrayal, using hair as a tangible marker of divine favor and supernatural power rather than describing a literal biological phenomenon.

Religious Claim:

Jesus—and temporarily, Peter—walked on the surface of a body of water, defying natural laws.

Scripture/Verse:

Matthew 14:25–29, NIV “Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. ‘It’s a ghost,’ they said. But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’ ‘Lord, if it’s you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’ ‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Humans cannot walk on water under normal physical conditions. Water’s surface tension is far too weak to support the weight of a human body without specialized equipment or flotation devices. No verified instance exists in history of a person naturally walking on water. The story emphasizes miraculous power and faith, serving as a theological lesson about trust and divine authority rather than a literal, scientifically possible event.

Religious Claim:

Jesus calmed a violent storm instantly by commanding the wind and waves to stop.

Scripture/Verse:

Mark 4:39–41, NIV “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no known mechanism by which spoken words can control weather. Storms are governed by complex atmospheric physics, including pressure systems, wind patterns, and oceanic conditions, none of which respond to human commands. No verified instance exists of a person halting a storm by speech alone. The story functions as a symbolic narrative, illustrating authority, faith, and divine power rather than a literal, evidence-supported event.

Religious Claim:

Jesus physically rose from the dead after three days, overcoming death itself.

Scripture/Verse:

Matthew 28:5–7, NIV “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: “He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.”’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no empirical evidence that a human body can return to life after death, especially following several days of decomposition. Once biological death occurs, cellular and organ systems irreversibly break down. No verified case exists in medical history of a corpse being restored to life after such a period. The resurrection story is central to Christian theology and symbolizes victory over death and the promise of eternal life, functioning as a religious and moral narrative rather than a literal, evidence-based historical event.

Religious Claim:

Jesus has been granted ultimate authority over death and the realm of the dead (Hades/hell), symbolized by holding “keys.”

Scripture/Verse:

Revelation 1:17–18, NIV “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no physical or empirical evidence for the existence of hell or Hades as a literal place, nor any mechanism by which a person could possess authority over the dead. The “keys” metaphor functions symbolically, representing control over spiritual destiny, judgment, or the afterlife according to Christian theology. This claim is theological and allegorical, not a literal event that can be verified through observation or evidence.

Religious Claim:

Jesus physically ascended into heaven in full view of his disciples.

Scripture/Verse:

Acts 1:9–11, NIV “After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no verified evidence that a human can overcome gravity and enter a literal “heaven” in physical form. Human physiology does not allow for spontaneous flight into the sky without technological assistance, and no documented observation exists of such an event. The ascension story serves as a theological symbol, emphasizing divine authority, exaltation, and the promise of return, rather than a literal, evidence-supported occurrence.

Religious Claim:

God sent ten supernatural plagues on Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites, including turning water to blood, sending frogs, lice, and locusts, and killing all firstborn children.

Scripture/Verse:

Exodus 7–12, NIV “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. You shall say everything I command you. But Pharaoh will not listen. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty acts of judgment I will bring out my divisions, my people the Israelites.’ …And so the Lord struck Egypt with a series of ten devastating plagues, including turning the Nile to blood, infestations of frogs and lice, disease on livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no historical, geological, or archaeological evidence that a series of ten nationwide, supernatural plagues occurred in Egypt as described. Events like rivers turning red could occur naturally from algal blooms or sediment, and infestations can occur locally, but the scope, simultaneity, and selective targeting described in the biblical account lack any scientific support. The narrative functions as a theological and literary device to demonstrate divine power, justice, and the deliverance of the Israelites, rather than as a literal record of historical events.

Religious Claim:

Elijah called down fire from heaven that consumed a sacrificial offering, demonstrating God’s power.

Scripture/Verse:

1 Kings 18:36–38, NIV “At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: ‘Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.’ Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no verified mechanism for fire to spontaneously descend from the sky on command and burn only a targeted offering while leaving surrounding areas intact. Lightning strikes are natural phenomena, but their direction and effects are random, not controlled by prayer or human request. The account is best understood as a symbolic story emphasizing divine authority and validation of Elijah as a prophet, rather than a literal, scientifically verifiable event.

Religious Claim:

Elisha, a prophet, summoned divine retribution, causing wild bears to attack and kill a group of children for mocking him.

Scripture/Verse:

2 Kings 2:23–24, NIV “From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. ‘Get out of here, baldy!’ they said. He turned around, looked at them and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord. Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys.”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no verified historical or biological evidence that a human can command wild animals to attack specific people. Bears are unpredictable predators, and their behavior cannot be directed by human speech or curses. The story likely functions as a moral or theological lesson, emphasizing respect for prophetic authority and the seriousness of disobedience, rather than documenting a literal, evidence-based event.

Religious Claim:

Daniel survived being thrown into a den of lions unharmed due to divine intervention.

Scripture/Verse:

Daniel 6:16–22, NIV “So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, ‘May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!’ A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel’s situation might not be changed. Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. And he could not sleep. At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, ‘Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?’ Daniel answered, ‘My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight.’”

Evidence-Based Response:

There is no documented instance of a human surviving in close quarters with multiple fully grown, wild lions without sustaining serious injury or death. Lions are apex predators, and their natural behavior is to attack prey. The account emphasizes divine protection and faithfulness rather than describing a literal, verifiable event. It functions as a religious narrative illustrating obedience, divine favor, and miraculous deliverance.

Religious Claim:

God created the entire universe, Earth, and all life on it in six 24-hour days.

Scripture/Verse:

Genesis 1:1–31, NIV “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty… And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day… By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Modern astronomy, geology, and biology show that the universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old, the Earth about 4.5 billion years old, and life evolved over billions of years through natural processes such as evolution and natural selection. The fossil record, radiometric dating, and observations of cosmic phenomena contradict the idea of a literal six-day creation. The Genesis account is best understood as a theological and symbolic narrative explaining origins and divine authority, rather than a literal, evidence-supported timeline of natural history.

Religious Claim:

Three men were thrown into a superheated furnace but survived without injury, accompanied by a divine figure who protected them from harm.

Scripture/Verse:

Daniel 3:19–27, NIV “Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego… He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. The king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, ‘Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?’ They replied, ‘Certainly, Your Majesty.’ He said, ‘Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.’ …and the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.”

Evidence-Based Response:

Exposure to extreme heat and fire at the levels described would cause immediate fatal burns, ignite clothing, and destroy human tissue. There is no scientific basis for a person—or three people—to remain unharmed in a blazing furnace, let alone emerge without even the smell of smoke. The narrative functions as a theological story illustrating faith, divine deliverance, and God’s superiority over earthly rulers, rather than as a literal, evidence-based historical event.

Religious Claim:

Cain, after killing his brother Abel, went to live in another land, found a wife, and began building a city.

Scripture/Verse:

Genesis 4:8, 16–17, NIV “Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to the field.’ While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. …So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden. Cain made love to his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city, and he named it after his son Enoch.”

Evidence-Based Response:

If Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel were the first humans on Earth, there should have been no other people, towns, or wives available. Yet the text describes Cain marrying a woman and even building a city, which requires a significant population. This is a direct contradiction within the narrative itself: the story assumes other people exist but never explains their origin. Ancient authors were not working with a consistent or literal understanding of human origins; instead, this functions as mythological storytelling to explain violence, morality, and the founding of cities, not as an accurate account of early human history.

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