[narses]

So says sinkspur. I'll depend on St. Thomas thank you. At least I know he is who he says he is.

[sinkspur]

St. Thomas did not believe in the dogma of the Immaculate Conception.

As to his scientific knowledge, Thomas taught that the male semen contained sperm and egg together, and the female was a mere receptacle.

But, you're free to believe in a literal interpretation of Genesis if you wish. You will, however, be in the minority among Catholic scholars.