No Equality in Paradise
Did you think everyone was created equal? Not so, according to Aquinas. [This post...
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The Children of Adam and Eve
If Adam and Eve had children in the Paradise, what would they have been...
Were Adam and Eve Vegetarians in the Garden of Eden?
Were Adam and Eve vegetarians? You may be surprised by this answer. [This post...
Sexuality and Procreation in Paradise
Was there sexuality and procreation in the Garden of Eden? The answer may not...
No Labor in Paradise
Did Adam labor in Paradise? What does Scripture mean when it says God placed...
Food and Eating in Paradise
Why did Adam and Eve eat food in Paradise? [This post continues my discussion...
Life in Paradise: Food, Immortality and Sexuality
What were the lives of Adam and Eve like in the Garden of Eden?...
No Property in Paradise
According to Thomas Aquinas, private property did not exist in Paradise but arose only...
Reply to Objection 3: Overconsumption is robbery
Overconsumption is robbery, says Aquinas as he answers the third objection to private property...
Reply to Objection 2: Taking too many seats in the theater
Is private property like someone taking too many seats in the theater? Aquinas here...