About this episode

Shawn Boonstra discusses the implications of sin and temptation in the context of God's choices and the story of Adam and Eve.

Why was a tree that led to DEATH placed in paradise in the first place? Was God setting up Adam and Eve for temptation and failure? In part 6 of his "Answers for a Skeptic" series, Shawn Boonstra explores God's choices, our choices, and the troubling mystery of sin. Don't miss this fascinating discussion that sheds light on an age-old dilemma.

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Boonstra

Topics covered

• sin
• temptation
• God's choices
• human choices
• mystery of sin
• religious dilemmas

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Answers for a Skeptic: Our Choice to Sin

Places: paradise

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