[metmom]

Augustine took the view that, if a literal interpretation contradicts science and our God-given reason, the Biblical text should be interpreted metaphorically.

Sure, cause we all know that science is written in stone.

[ealgeone]

The metaphorical approach adopted by Roman Catholicism as a result of Augustine has lead to many, many errors in Roman Catholicism. Many of these pertain to yes....you guessed it: Mary.