Is she the reason we have cramps?

Question

Ok religious people I have a question I just thought about. Is Eve the reason we have period cramps and it hurts? Did Jesus have to be nailed to the cross because of Eve? Why did she listen to the Surpant? Did God knew she was going to all along? If so why didn't he prevent it? I'm not bashing anything I'm just really curious

Answer

Yes and no. actually Adam's disobedience is what introduced sin, which brought about God having to sacrifice His Son Jesus to atone for the sins of everyone thereafter (because sin separates us from God).

Yes, Eve disobeyed... but God created Adam first and gave HIM the clear instructions of what not to do, and the consequences for doing it. He allowed Eve (who allowed the serpent to influence her)to influence His decision to disobey God. Only after Adam ate, did sin enter the world.

"When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Yes, people sinned even before the law was given. But it was not counted as sin because there was not yet any law to break. Still, everyone died—from the time of Adam to the time of Moses—even those who did not disobey an explicit commandment of God, as Adam did. Now Adam is a symbol, a representation of Christ, who was yet to come. But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.”
(Romans 5:12-19)

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It was Adam. Not joking. 
Eve could have just died then and there. Adam could have refused to participate and the issue raised by Satan of God's ability to rule would have been solved right then and there. So no imperfection and we could have lived according to God's original purpose. Essentially it was in Adams hands altogether. He made a choice and caused imperfection. We will have cramps and pain and suffering until this issue is resolved and the original purpose comes into fulfillment once again.

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All female mammals menstruate, to my knowledge, as part of their reproductive capacities. Why some women have painful cramps that accompany their periods might be a good question for your doctor!

Eve is a symbolic character in an ancient story in which people are grappling with questions of sin and suffering, just as you are. I don't believe she is a helpful literal subject to blame for cramps. :)

Many Christians, informed particularly by Paul and the epistles (letters) attributed to him, believe the death of Jesus was a sacrificial atonement for the sins of the world to make possible salvation. This is not the only way Christians understand the death of Jesus, but it is certainly the dominant interpretation! Biblical language contrasts the new creation in Christ with "the old Adam" (equally valid would be the old Eve, but male references are more standard in the patriarchal context). It is a contrast between the redeemed/reconciled humanity and the "old" humanity lost to sin. It did not apparently resolve the issue of cramps.

So. Not sure how to do theological justice to your questions briefly, but that's my effort. ;) Others may answer differently!

Is she the reason we have cramps?

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