I'm not sure what Khem was referring to, but if it's true it was a long time ago. Catholics for the most part take an allegorical approach, and we specifically don't regard the bible as the ultimate authority.
"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