Only an Allegory?

See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive philosophy according to human tradition, according to the elemental powers of the world and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells the whole fullness of the deity bodily (Colossians 2:8-9).

If Adam and Eve are not

historical individuals,

but simply a story

to illustrate humanity’s turn from God,

then for whom did God kill the animal

to cover their sin with blood

and their bodies with clothing*

and which foreshadowed

the Lamb of God,

whose blood on a cross

would cover our sins?

If Adam and Eve are only an fable,

then from whom do we inherit original sin?

And what could St. Paul have meant when he wrote:

“For just as in Adam all die,

so too in Christ shall all be brought to life?**

Or what could the Apostle have meant when he wrote:

“Through one person sin entered the world, and through sin death,”***

if our first parents were simply

an allegory?

If Adam and Eve

are only an allegory,

can we be certain
Jesus’ resurrection

is not also an allegory,

a fable to illustrate life’s triumph over death?

Or can we be sure
the changing of bread and wine during Mass

into the very Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ

is not also an allegory to illustrate

God's presence with us?

But more serious is the question,

if Adam and Eve are not

historical individuals,

then perhaps He whom is called “God”

is also not really historical –

but only an allegory . . .

for what purpose,

one can only guess.

*Genesis 3:21

** 1 Corinthians 15:22

*** Romans 5:12