Yes, the Bible is full of symbolism, but there are literal messages presented in the Bible. It takes study of the Bible to determine how to read each book of the Bible to understand how to read and understand the messages they are presenting. The big factor that supports the literal body and...
Here are a few
here are a few points from an article that might clarify how our sacrament is not like cannibalism. Maybe this will help.
1. In cannibalism, the person consumed is, generally speaking, killed. Jesus is not killed. We receive him in his resurrected body and we do not affect him...
What about the psychological effects transgenders experience after their change or the suicide rates amongst these people? Seems like your ignoring some facts.
Are you a believer that anything a person decides to do is justified because it does not affect your life? Also, do you believe in changes in race or marriage to animals? Because those would both be okay using your logic.
I do mean the literal body and blood of Jesus. The first concept that plays a role in this is the fact that God exists outside of time, so the 2000 years serves no purpose. Many religions believe in communion as a representation as previously mentioned. However, countless Bible verses exist that...
The reason I posted this question was due to the fact that I have grown up Catholic, learning that in the Eucharist I receive the real body and blood of Christ. This sacrament allows members of the Church to receive sacramental graces and it also allows us to grow closer in our relationship with...