This is what I’m talking about when I say “stop thinking like a mortal.” Which doesn’t really make sense in contemporary philosophy, and I understand that. Read what I said. Humanity has almost nuked itself into oblivion at least half a dozen times. And now, the arsenals are even stronger, so that could happen in the future. And the more people reproduce, the scarcer land and resources get, the stricter the government has to crack down to control order, the less compassionate men will be toward his fellow man and the more inclined people will be toward war and governmental use of force. “The world will grow cold” for example is a verse that describes both this action and a possible nuclear winter.
My point is. If I tell someone they’re going to die, and they don’t instantly burst into flames, that doesn’t mean I lied. Why would you think just because something hasn’t happened yet that means it never could? Surely this is a simple logical fallacy that has nothing to do with religion or theism in the least. The quote (translated from non-English) was “ye shall surely die” which very might well be a rough translation of “you will inevitably (or eventually) die.” See how translations lose and gain new meaning. Keep in mind the world was created in six “days” which likely translate to ages or periods of time. Not literally a “if you eat this in 24 hours you’ll die.” It’s all about the translation and interpretation when it comes to stories thousands of years old.
It’s very likely we have different versions or understandings of the story in question. I have, atypical sources, generally speaking. So, I’d like to hear yours first, if that’s okay. Just so I know what information you have, what information you don’t, and how to respond in a way that makes sense to you.
In the meantime, if it’s alright, I will pose a question, that should provide an answer.
Is Hitler responsible for the holocaust? Or his parents for giving birth to him? What about the bartender or friend who first introduced his parents to one another? What about his grandparents? After all, none of the events described would have ever happened without the willful acts of said persons, despite being ignorant of the eventual outcome. Do you see how responsibility can become diffused without ever becoming truly distinct.