Max makes a good point at the end of the interview. If the biggest religion in the world accepts that a talking snake deceived a woman, which caused all of humanity’s problems, then can the Gnostic myth really be said to be crazy?
Yet, admittedly, the Gnostic myth is proffered to simply help guide our imaginations. But the other story is supposed to be taken literally? And if you don’t, you will burn in literal fire forever after death?
Which story seems more ridiculous?