The Bible blames Eve for sin and curses women with pain in childbirth, while the Quran holds both Adam and Eve equally responsible.

In response to the claim that the Bible degrades women by blaming Eve for sin and cursing them with pain in childbirth, it is important to clarify that the Bible does not attribute childbearing itself as a curse. Instead, Genesis 1:28 indicates that God intended for humanity to be fruitful and multiply, suggesting that childbearing was part of God's original blessing. Furthermore, passages like Psalm 127:3-5 and 1 Timothy 2:15 highlight the positive view of children and childbearing in the biblical narrative, portraying them as rewards and means of salvation for women. Moreover, the assertion that only Eve is blamed for sin is misleading. Genesis 3 clearly states that Adam is also held accountable for his actions, as seen in God's words to him in Genesis 3:17-19. Both Adam and Eve face consequences for their disobedience, indicating that the curse is not solely directed at women. The pain associated with childbirth is indeed a consequence of sin, but it does not negate the value and dignity of women as bearers of life. Thus, the biblical perspective honors women and recognizes the role of motherhood as a significant and blessed aspect of life, countering the claim that the Bible degrades women by placing the blame solely on Eve.