After a very successful discussion, my son and I reviewed Genesis 1:28, where God commands Adam and Eve to “be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.” This passage, so simple in its directive, underscores a profound mystery: How did humanity grow and develop after the creation of our first parents, particularly in light of traditional Christian teachings?
This question is not merely academic. It touches on foundational aspects of Christian doctrine, particularly when viewed through the lens of the Catholic understanding of original sin, divine creation and biblical interpretation.
“The Bible mentions that Adam and Eve had three sons,” said my son. “So how did they marry or have children?”
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