[aNYCguy]

not being able to comprehend the metaphors that are obviously being used

Ah, I see. This clarified your earlier statement that "While the Bible is not a science book, when it speaks about science it is truthful." You meant metaphorically truthful. Good, I think we're in agreement. In the future, you might want to specify that the truthfulness or inerrancy you're discussing is metaphorical truthfulness, and not factual truthfulness. I got confused.

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

Thank you for your kind reply. Yes, many take literally things in the Bible that are clearly metaphors. Many pluck out promises as their own that were made at a point in time to a people and myriad twist normal narrative into mystical spiritual voodoo. All of these people read into the Bible what is not there, rather than humbly seeking the Spirit of God to teach them what is there.

Peace to and your from the swamp known as Houston,

[Oztrich Boy]

You meant metaphorically truthful.

I believe the phrase is "emotionally truthful" Belessed be the name of Orpah