[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

As a Catholic I was taught not to literally interpret the Bible which we called "Sacred Scriptures". As a grown up woman with a scientific bent I continue to agree with what I was taught. Actual life suggests that literal interpretation is not valid.

I would NEVER quarrel with anything people hold sacred unless it taught to harm others and they were following those beliefs.

We can talk, and we can debate, and we can quarrel and we can zing and we can write clever things, but how others view this subject, if it differs from our beliefs, is not our business.

Most people of our generation were taught to be respectful and courteous and accepting of other's ideas and differences.

One thing this old 74 year old woman has learned in all of this living is that you WILL not change anyone's mind on religion or politics, so keep your mouth shut. That is what most of us were taught.

Please continue. But DON'T HURT each other.

Your mother has spoken.

In my childhood home Politics, Religion and Money were off the table for discussion and that suits me just fine ....................