[Natural Law]

"It should be noted as a matter of historical record that for the first 1000 years of Christianity's existence, statements issued by the Vatican were accepted worldwide by all the Christians as the definitive statement for Christianity on all matters of their faith --"

Well said. Not to mention that the entire bible that is so literally adhered to by non-Catholics was one of those statements.

[metmom]

Not to mention that the entire bible that is so literally adhered to by non-Catholics was one of those statements.

Show me the doctrinal statemtents by ANYONE that says that the entire Bible must be held to and read *so literally*. Show me that people don't recognize song, poetry, parable, etc when they encounter it but demand that it be read literally the entire thing.