[Faith-talk] Fw: Mayor to Christian employee 'You're fired!'

[Debby Phillips]

Well, not to get into a big discussion here, but Catholics do not 
necessarily believe that every word of the Bible is literally 
true.  For example, some people believe that when Creation 
happened, it was in seven literal 24 hour days.  But we really 
don't know for sure how long a "day" was.  That God created the 
Earth and everything on it is not in question.  What is in 
question is how, exactly that happened.  Do we believe that the 
Bible is inerrant and inspired by God? Yes, but it is not a 
science text, nor a history book.  Many cradle Catholics do not 
have the habit of reading Scripture.  One of the real blessings 
that is happening within the Catholic Church now is that there 
are many converts from various other faith backgrounds who have 
grown up reading Scripture and are bringing with them that 
enthusiasm and love of Scripture.  People are being encouraged to 
read Scripture.  And if someone goes to Daily Mass, there are 
Scriptures read every day.  There are Bible studies too in many 
parishes.  Well, I'll jump down from my soapbox now.  I gotta get 
out of here and go get my day started.    Blessings,    Debby and 
Neena