[FourtySeven]

I’m interested, as ZC has claimed in the past the Church once taught a literalistic view of Genesis. He has even claimed some FR Catholics assert this too.

I’ve intended to determine the veracity of at least the former for a while now. I tend to disbelieve both assertions but that (my belief) means nothing of course as far as the truth is concerned.

But let’s see if ZC wishes to dive once again into this topic.

[Mrs. Don-o]

I'm far from an expert on this. I just know that many things which were popular "pious opinions" for many years, or even centuries, were not defined dogmas; and it's easy to mistake the overturn of an entrenched opinion, with the overturn of a dogma.

I mean, it's confusing enough even for Catholics, let alone our beloved separated brethren ;o)

You may enjoy this short (2 min) video, which explains Papal Infallibility (Link) --- quite accurately, BTW, and with an irresistable comic tickle.