(This account of the failed mission of Adam and Eve is an excerpt from "Extinguishing the Flames of Hell.")
The assignment of these two highly respected Missionary Angels to the difficult task of getting Project Earth back on track resulted from an urgent call from the highest levels of Heaven for volunteers. The request made it clear that the mission to the disconnected planet, plunged into spiritual isolation at the start of Lucifer’s insurgency, would be challenging and dangerous. Bands of angry, fallen angels still roamed the Earth, tormenting the savage inhabitants and sabotaging the work of Angels loyal to God at every opportunity.
After studying the ill-fated planet’s history, and assessing the pros and cons of such an assignment, Adam and Eve decided to commit their energy and talents to the betterment of mankind. As members of an elite order of Angels that only work in pairs to enhance the living standards of ascending mortals, they had successfully completed missions on many distant normally evolving worlds.
The courageous couple was not deterred by the infamous history of the beautiful blue jewel of a planet. Despite the long list of angels that had been overpowered by evil while working on Project Earth, Adam and Eve, in accepting their new assignment, vowed unshakable allegiance to the furtherance of God’s will. And they expressed their profound faith in the ultimate power of light over darkness.
Thus did another negative chapter in the story of man begin. Following several thorough briefings by superiors, as well as Angels with on-the-ground experience on the rebellion-torn sphere, the well intentioned couple was transported to a beautiful garden residence constructed by Builder Angels and their advanced human students in what is now North Africa.
A temporary commission of materialized Administrative Angels and human representatives from tribes living in close proximity to the garden welcomed them to their new home.
The Garden of Eden was an impressive estate. Nestled among the lush vegetation and flowing streams were the official residence, a temple, classrooms, and guest quarters for live-in staff and students. A high, sturdy wall encircled the whole compound.
Surveying the grounds and structures, Adam and Eve declared their Earthly home perfect. They praised the administrators, the builders, and their human assistants for a job well done.
The next phase of the tour, however, was not quite so pleasant.
Nothing could have prepared Adam and Eve for their first encounter with the world beyond the garden wall. Wild beasts and savage humans roamed the countryside, fiercely competing for food and territory. Superior wit and strength separated the winners from losers in an environment that devoured the slow, the weak, and the passive.
Led by human guides, and accompanied by several Administrative Angels, Adam and Eve explored the forest surrounding Eden en route to a nearby primitive settlement.
Nearly two feet taller than the average human being of that era, and attired in flowing, glowing raiment, the party of materialized Angels inspired fear and awe in their savage brethren.
As they entered the first settlement, panic erupted. A cacophony of screams and wails announced the arrival of the “gods.” Terrified men and women clutching children fell to their knees, begging for mercy.
Because most of their contacts with the supernatural had resulted in injury and death at the hands of fallen angels, these unfortunate savages had every reason to be terrified of the strange visitors.
Adam and Eve walked among them, offering these wretched souls, in their own primitive language, assurances of their beneficial intentions. Their guides, advanced students of the Builder and Teacher Angels, assisted in comforting the fearful savages, introducing the Angels as friends.
Living conditions in the squalid communal dwelling sites were discouraging, far worse than Adam and Eve had imagined. Whether composed of mud huts, lean-tos, or animal hide tents, every one of the villages they visited reeked with disease, desperation, and death. A malodorous mixture of smoke from primitive cooking fires and fumes from open sewer trenches hung in the air like fog. And the filthy, frightened inhabitants were only slightly more advanced than animals.
By the end of their first venture outside Eden, Adam and Eve accurately concluded that their mission would be much more difficult than they had envisioned.
In fact, the job of attempting to improve mankind physically, mentally, and spiritually soon proved to be the biggest challenge of their careers.
It should be noted here that, while the dominant religions on Earth teach that Adam and Eve were the original parents of all peoples, the Book of Genesis clearly indicates the existence of human cultures outside Eden. In chapter four, we learn the fate of Cain, the elder son of Adam and Eve, after he murdered his brother, Abel:
“And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.”
Based on this biblical narration, one would have to conclude that Cain left the Garden of Eden, relocated to an established human settlement, found a mate, and moved on with his life.
And there is overwhelming scientific evidence, chronicling the gradual evolution of mankind, to dispel the notion that our original human parents were created in the image of modern man. The people Adam and Eve discovered upon arriving to assume their missionary duties on Earth were closer in intellect and mannerisms to animals than spiritual beings. Repercussions from the mass desertion by Lucifer and his followers had left the majority of mankind isolated, tormented by evil spirits, hunted by wild beasts, susceptible to famine and disease, and dominated by their more ferocious and cunning brethren.
While the magnitude and complexity of the challenges they faced in seeking to improve the human condition may have contributed to their eventual downfall, the reason their mission was declared a failure is not clear at this time. Except that they disobeyed direct orders from Heaven, I am not prepared to offer an explanation of the exact nature of their offenses.
As veterans of many successful assignments on normal planets, Adam and Eve had volunteered to teach human beings better methods of hygiene, sanitation, medical procedures, animal husbandry, agriculture, and light industry, as well as other important survival skills. Improvements in these areas would lead to higher living standards and the opportunity to introduce primitive people to the goodness of God.
Another important aspect of their mission was to act as role models, representing the many benefits of an ideal partnership between a male and female working side by side, as opposed to the brutish domination of men over women.
Adam and Eve fully understood that volunteering to assist in the transformation of animal man to spiritual man was a serious commitment. And they agreed to abide by the rules and guidelines established by their superiors and approved by God.
The biblical version of Adam and Eve’s transgression is explained in the well-known account of their deliberate consumption of forbidden fruit. A serpent, perhaps possessed by a fallen angel, is said to have convinced Eve that breaking this rule would not result in her death or the death of her husband, as they had been led to believe.
In fact, according to the serpent, eating the fruit from this particular tree would elevate them to the status of gods. (SEE Genesis, chapter 3, verses 4-5.) Eve then supposedly persuaded Adam to join her in partaking of the illicit produce.
This account is most certainly a parable that disguises an actual account of this pivotal event in the history of our planet. The writer makes it clear, however, that Adam and Eve committed an unacceptable breach of trust.
Regardless of what the real story may be, Adam and Eve suffered a severe penalty as a result of their disobedience. In addition to losing their beautiful home in the Garden of Eden and access to the “tree of life,” they were condemned to a life of hardship on Earth. Once immortal emissaries from Heaven, they were instantly reduced to the status of mortal humans, susceptible to pain, disease, injury, and death. People and animals no longer feared them. And, abandoned by the Angels that had welcomed their arrival, they became dependent on their own physical labor to acquire food and to erect protective shelters.
With a large following of loyal human staff workers and students, Adam and Eve did eventually build their own new dwelling site in an area with natural protective boundaries. While vastly superior to other contemporary encampments, their new home was a far cry from the luxurious trappings in the Garden of Eden.
And because they now feared neighboring savages, the peace loving pair was compelled to improvise an effective system of defensive warfare to ensure the security of their village and food supplies.
Sadly, in contrast to the enthusiasm with which they arrived on Earth, Adam and Eve lived out the remainder of their days on Earth in virtual isolation with their offspring and subordinates.
As for their fate, it is difficult to determine at this time what became of them when they experienced mortal death. Without knowing if their rebellious actions were motivated by ignorance, weakness, or defiance, one cannot even begin to guess how they were judged when their time on Earth ended.
Hopefully, in light of their well intentioned desire to assist in the salvation of mankind, they have received forgiveness for their errors, and achieved re-admittance to God’s Heavenly Kingdom.
The failed mission of Adam and Eve signaled another lost opportunity for the advancement of mankind, and may have discouraged other potential volunteers. Instead of benefiting from the instructions of a well-respected Angelic couple, primitive man would remain mired in spiritual darkness and savagery for many more thousands of years.
In all fairness, however, it should be noted that, while Adam and Eve did fail to execute their duties responsibly, their mission was not a complete failure. Their superbly educated descendants and students gradually established a number of missionary compounds in areas where people were receptive to advanced teachings.
And these self-sustaining outposts, created by people empowered with knowledge of their relationship to God, and endowed with superior skills in government, warfare, building technology, agriculture, and animal domestication, would become important seeds of civilization from which advanced societies would eventually develop.
“Adam and Eve” is an excerpt from “Extinguishing the Flames of Hell.”
© 2006 Paul Howard Nicholas
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