From the outset of creation, God intended that the earth would become a holy garden-city in which he would dwell alongside human beings. However, the disobedience of Adam and Eve jeopardized this divine project. Expelled from God’s presence, the first human couple were stripped of their priestly status. In addition, through their unholy behaviour they and subsequent generations defiled the earth. Those who were meant to facilitate God’s creation plan now prevented it from being fulfilled.
