[Wycowboy]

why argue about the meaning of days in Genesis and other arbitrary factoids that people some folks seem to dwell on

So you're Ok with the notion that Jesus' mother's ancestors were monkeys? In spite of the clear teaching of scripture? Yeah, I guess you're right, one ought not argue about what words mean. After all, maybe there is no salvation, and maybe Jesus dosen't save. /s/

[aliquando]

I am OK with the notion that G_d created us. Weather it was a bam or a trickle I do not know. I do not really care. None of that matters when it comes to salvation. If you take the bible word for word than you must be living like an Orthodox Jew. Some people choose this. Many others focus on living a "Christ - like" life. I wonder if you read my other posts leading up to this one. Reading the Bible as a textbook can be a tricky proposition.

[curiosity]

So you're Ok with the notion that Jesus' mother's ancestors were monkeys?

No. But who ever said the Blessed Virgin's ancestors were monkeys? Certainly not the theory of evolution.

Was she descended from non-human primates? Yes, just like everyone else.

In spite of the clear teaching of scripture?

Show me where the scriptures clearly teach that man has no common ancestry with beasts.