In fact I'm still learning, as it portends to separating fact from fables in regard to religious beliefs.Bible Study was in my parochial school, and so was English literature where we learned to identify fables, folklore, legends, parables, allegories, history, biography, etc.--and also themes. We also learned there were no Encyclopedias or newspapers in that day, and that stories often used metaphors. The purpose: To teach and instruct and make events and lessons memorable.
It shouldn't shock you there are fictional stories (Job comes to mind, which was thought to be a play) in the Bible. As for me...we learned about all this in about fifth grade. When did you learn to identify fables, legends, folklore, etc.?
To the point, have Christians got it straight on whether or not the big fish story is factual.
We know that most accept it as the literal truth in their bibles.
What do you believe? Have you ever said?
Meriweather, if you choose to talk down to me in that manner then you'll get it back and there will never be anything gained. Ding has tried that time after time and it always ends with him turning to insults and even profanity on ocassion. His faith is failing him.
Now you can make your choice. And then I'll make my choice too, depending on what you decide.