Quote Originally Posted by Ryan82 View Post
So how is it possible then to say that this part is made up (or a metaphor) but that part is the literal and unquestionable truth? You can't be a believer but not believe at the same time
This is exactly what Catholics do. They accept that the creation story is just that: a story. Many old testament chapters are the same way. They are fables used more importantly as teachings on certain things rather than as historical events.