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As I said before, the Rambam was not alone in his approach to stories about supernatural acts. Rabbeinu Chananel, Rav Nissim and probably others had the same dream/allegorical approach.
I have no problem with those who believe that the stories are literal. I have a big problem with those who insist that one who doesn’t believe that is a kofer, apikores, mal’ig, etc… In addition, I am distressed by the use of magical act capability as a barometer of spiritual greatness. The greats of all time, the Rambams, the Ramas, the Nodah Be’yehudas, the Chofetz Chaims ,the Chazon Ishes, were great not because they could have made a golem but didn’t. Not because they could perform neurosurgery but didn’t, and not because they could predict when Moshiach will come but kept or are keeping it to themselves. Misguided dogma such as this is not only wrong, but makes a mockery of our faith.
I felt it was important for those who read these threads to know that there are legitimate opinions out there other than the typical mesivta high school one. Let each one examine the issue and come to his own conclusion. I came to my conclusion, I expressed it, and I’ll defend it.