[ebb tide]

A thing (the fruit of the tree of knowledge) cannot change it’s nature.

I agree with the above.

However, I believe Adam, by his very nature as a male, was immediately made aware of his sin, unlike Eve when she first ate of the fruit. Just as only a male priest can effect the consecration of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, only a male could see the effects of original sin immediately upon the act.

Just my opinion.

[Sergio]

Thanks for your insight, gives me more to think about.