If you have ever discussed the faith with any Protestant friends or relatives, there is a good chance you’ve heard this argument before: Since we Catholics believe that the Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Jesus Christ, not just a symbol, it is tantamount to cannibalism. And since cannibalism is obviously wrong, our beliefs about the Eucharist are seriously problematic.
So how do we respond to that line of reasoning? Do our beliefs about the Eucharist really amount to…