[SuziQ]

Coogan argues that the biblical condemnations of various sexual behaviors and relationships should not be considered normative for today. In his words, the biblical texts on sexuality “reflect the presuppositions and prejudices, the ideas and ideals of their authors.” He argues that we should not be bound by those same prejudices.

Yeah, Jesus is SO passe! /S

Sad the depths to which the Jebbies have fallen in their attempt to be considered sophisticated, and relevant, to the intellectual elites of the world.

[Mrs. Don-o]

From Wikipedia: "Coogan holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Literature from Harvard University."

Not another word about his educational credentials; nothing about him being a present or former Jesuit (priest or ex-priest, seminarian or ex-seminarian.)

Ad maiorem Dei gloriam.