Exactly an allegory as it were. This is why i condemn religion. It is tribal in its nature. Wars are fought and are being fought over whose war God is right. it is a grave sickness. Reference The Secret book of James. Jesus talking.Originally Posted by allodial
An exhortation to being shrewd/cunning in a dangerous circumstance. Doesn't make serpents any special source of wisdom. Its like saying "you know how those two-legged snakes are when it comes to being mindful of their own interests or objectives...in this dangerous setting be shrewd and mindful as they are but yet be harmless as doves because they will set out to turn any and everything against you."
Wisdom and light are shed forth on both the just and the unjust.
In absurdity of literalism- the talking snake said to Eve "hey Eve baby wanna get it on"?
Shalom
MJ
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