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It Wasn't an Apple!

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For thousands of years, we have misinterpreted the foundational story of the world's three most dominant religions. Where did we go wrong, and what does it really mean?

Curious to explore this idea further? We recommend this article by Daniel Quinn, which recontextualizes the story of Adam and Eve as well as the story of Cain and Abel in a way that's relevant to everyone, regardless of belief, since these stories are foundational to our modern culture. Cheers - Films For Action

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