Tom you REALLY have a wonderful way with words!
I was looking through this thread and you see how many folks posted pics of paintings. What does that say to you?
I'm responsible for most if not all of that. It says to me that I like art . . . you'll always find me on the art threads, esp. republicanprofessor's art classes.
What on earth does it say to you? < adjusting tin foil demonic shield >
Um, maybe that they like art?
The Church teaches it, she who is the fountainhead and wellspring of the Bible--its author, its compiler, its editor, its publisher, and its official interpreter.
I think you've been around these threads long enough to know that we entirely reject the notion that every single article of the faith *must be explicitly taught* in the Bible. "The pillar and foundation of all truth" for the Christian is not Holy Scripture, it is the Church, as 1st Timothy says.