Ever read those three little words, “In the beginning”...?
Perceived by someone in a linear frame of mind.. might NOT..
consider a beginning is the ending of something ELSE...
-OR- as the prelude to a story.. or premise to a metaphor..
after all “A” Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil is obviously a metaphor..
Bible Worshipers may take offense at attacking their GOD though..
If you worship the bible you have no real need of an actual GOD.... except as a figurehead..
making the Holy Spirit a gofer and/or “invisible friend”...
There seems to be a hidden malfeasance to being a “literalist”..
i.e. an evil heart of UNbelief.. you know... hidden