(February 28, 2016 at 12:57 pm)abaris Wrote:(February 28, 2016 at 12:42 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: What? I still don't see where it says Catholics are required to believe in the OT stories literally, which is what I thought you were saying. The very first quote you posted, actually, specifically says genesis "uses figurative language."
So, let's formulate the question differently: I'm not asking for dogma but for your personal opinion. What do you think, the OT represents? Not it's particular stories, but as a whole body of stories.
As a whole? The existence of God, the fallen nature of humans, our calling to try to become better people, the prediction of Jesus.... I'm sure there's more.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
