[Elsie]

If it is a symbol then why John 6:66? Previously when Jesus spoke figuratively he would follow up with a clarification...

You've got to IGNORE Jesus' words 37 verses earlier to continue on with the Transubstantiation Theory...

 

John 6:28-29

Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”

Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”

Direct question...

Direct answer...

[agere_contra]

Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”

So - when the One He has sent asks you to eat His Body and drink His blood, why don't you take Him at His word?

Why not, you know, believe Him?

[impimp]

Your reply is a joke. Jesus then goes on to say that you need the bread that God provides. The entire rest of the chapter is dedicated to eating Jesus’ body.