>However- I have to balk at Bill's induction that Judeo-Christianity
>believes the creation story is accurate. Your statement would be more
>truthful if you said "some denominations of Judaism and Christainity".
Your right, I made the grave mistake of generalizing, I should know better.
I do believe though that there is a great deal in the bible that should be
read metaphorically not literally.
>There are many biblical scholars and entire denominations who value the
>stories only because of their meaning- not because of their accuracy.
I agree.
>Bill and David: It sounds like, from your last two posts, that you are
>both on the same side. The arguement sounds like it comes down to a
>language issue.
The elephant in my front yard thinks so too.
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Bill Godby
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