“Do you really take the Bible literally and believe that God did not know that man needed a woman instead of a salamander for a mate?”
You start with a misunderstanding about how to read the scriptures (a bit surprising for one named E=MC2, but so it goes...) In Genesis after God’s statement pronouncing “It is not good that the man should be alone...” it then goes on to point out the other animals that God created (while also indicating Adam as a thinking, speaking, rational creature—how quickly he evolved—we’re still in the Garden!) to reveal exactly that none of the other animals were a suitable helpmate for him.
When the scriptures are read we can presume to know more than what is revealed in its pages, or we can humbly seek to learn of the One who would deign to reveal Himself to those of this fallen world. We all must choose how we come to them...the day will come when our choice will be over, the knee will bend, and the tongue will confess.
At present, we handle/mishandle scripture based on our sincerity/insincerity to draw near to the Author.
Translation: You cannot not take the Bible literally. Thank you.
Adam evolved before Eve was created? Evolved from what?
You can’t argue with E=MC2. His premise denies any pretense of objectivity.