[altura]

I’ve studied the Bible for years... and years. I’ve gone to more Bible study classes than I can remember.

I’m not a literalist. It’s impossible. It can be refuted on the first three pages of Genesis.

[Future Snake Eater]

I’m not a literalist.

So you don't take anything in the Bible literally, or you only take parts of it literally?

[papertyger]

I’m not a literalist. It’s impossible. It can be refuted on the first three pages of Genesis.

Only when you presume you know the full scope of what is being said.

I'm reminded of the supercilious atheist who insisted the Bible is refuted by God referring to bats as a form of "bird" ... as if our modern taxonomy and nomenclature is some absolute fabric of universe.

When guys who design and build nuclear weapons for a living write books on the validity of Genesis (Gerald Schroeder), the wise student is cautious to conclude the matter settled.