/lit/ - Literature

>In the first place, then, we must show the way to find out whether a phrase is literal or figurative. And the way is certainly as follows: Whatever there is in the word of God that cannot, when taken literally, be referred either to purity of life or soundness of doctrine, you may set down as figurative.
-Saint Augustine, "On the Christian Doctrine", Book 3, Chapter 10

>>6264019
If you're a Catholic, you believe what St. Augustine wrote because he has the authority of the Church.

I don't think you're actually a Catholic. . .

>>5826224
If Zeus cannot even control his own children, how can I trust him to reward me for worshiping him?

Regardless of what belief system we subscribe to, all religious people expect to be rewarded for their devotions. How can I expect a god to honor my worship if he cannot even keep his own house in order?