Apostle Abel Damina Sparks Debate with Unconventional Interpretation of Adam and Eve
Nigerian cleric, Apostle Abel Damina, has ignited widespread discussion with his latest remarks on the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve. While addressing his congregation recently, the outspoken preacher claimed that Adam and Eve did not eat anything in the Garden of Eden, dismissing the traditional interpretation that they ate the forbidden fruit, which led to their fall.
In his sermon, Apostle Damina challenged the widely held belief, asking his audience if they were present in the Garden to verify whether Adam and Eve consumed anything at all.
He stated:
“Adam and Eve ate nothing. They didn’t eat anything. Were you there? You were not there. They ate nothing. So how do we know whether they ate anything? Jesus was there. So was Jesus there in the Garden of Eden? Yes! Jesus explained to us what happened. Mark 17:18.”
Apostle Damina further argued that eating or drinking cannot make a person a sinner, adding that actions like consuming alcohol or smoking are not inherently sinful but could have practical consequences.
“Do you know that if Adam and Eve ate something, they would not be sinners? It is not what people eat that makes them sinners. I have told you alcohol is not a sin; I have said cigar is not a sin. Am I saying you should smoke? You should have sense from your father’s house to know that cigar will cut your life.”
His remarks have sparked mixed reactions online, with some applauding his interpretation and others criticizing it as an overly controversial take on scripture.
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