In part, the Genesis creation story is etiological in nature. What phenomena does this story explain? Select all that apply.
A. Why women experience pain in childbirth
B. Why snakes slither on the ground
C. Why human beings are not immortal
D. Why humans must toil for their survival
Answer (2)
The Genesis creation story provides etiological explanations for several phenomena, including why women experience pain in childbirth, why snakes slither on the ground, and why humans must toil for their survival. However, it does not clearly explain why human beings are not immortal. Therefore, the relevant phenomena from the story are primarily focused on the consequences of human actions post-Creation. ;
The Genesis creation story explains various phenomena related to human and natural conditions as a result of human disobedience to God. The correct responses include the reasons for women's pain in childbirth, the slithering of snakes, and the necessity for humans to toil for survival. However, the story does not provide a clear explanation of why humans are not immortal.
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