Sexes: Adam and Eve
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> > One day, after a near eternity in the Garden of Eden, Adam calls out to > God, > > "Lord, I have a problem." > > "What's the problem, Adam?", God replies. > > "Lord, I know you created me and have provided for me and surrounded > me with this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, but I'm > just not happy" > > "Why is that, Adam?", comes the reply from the heavens. > > "Lord, I know you created this place for me, with all this lovely food and > all of the beautiful animals, but I am lonely." > > "Well Adam, in that case I have the perfect solution. I shall create a > 'woman' for you." > > "What's a 'woman', Lord?" > > "This 'woman' will be the most intelligent, sensitive, caring, and beautiful > > creature I have ever created. She will be so intelligent that she can > figure out what you want before you want it. She will be so sensitive and > caring that she will know your every mood and how to make you happy. > Her beauty will rival that of the heavens and earth. > She will unquestioningly care for your every need and desire. > She will be the perfect companion for you.", replies the heavenly voice. > > "Sounds great." > > "She will be, but this is going to cost you, Adam." > > "What will this 'woman' cost me Lord?", Adam replies. > > "She'll cost you your right arm, your right leg, an eye, and an ear. > > Adam ponders this for some time, with a look of deep thought and concern on > his face. Finally Adam says to God, "Ehhh, what can I get for a rib?" > > The rest, as they say, is history. > |