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Mariana

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10. The Bible is a big book.

Reply to edhopper (Reply #9)

Tue Oct 9, 2018, 10:36 PM

Oct 2018

He probably picks and chooses which parts of it to literally believe, and which parts are "metaphors" or "allegories" or whatever. Just like every other Christian does.

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When you're staggering and ineffectual, blame the devil! [View all] True Dough Oct 2018 OP

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And we are not supposed to have a problem with him edhopper Oct 2018 #2

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Doesn't he believe in the literal God? Mariana Oct 2018 #6

So the Pope is a Bible edhopper Oct 2018 #9

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