He quoted Rambam who, of course, said it’s allegorical but then he said that Ramban says it’s literal and Chabad follows Ramban. Which leads us to ask, Why do they study Rambam?
This again highlights Qwerty’s misunderstanding of normal study and dialogue, which seems to result in a limited grasp of how to approach learning Torah.
Qwerty, it seems that, in your mind, every discussion becomes a litmus test: Are you with me or against me? If someone is on your “team,” you’ll support whatever they say. If they’re not, you’ll dismiss or challenge their points and try to “checkmate” them, as if an intellectual conversation is just a game of chess.
But that’s not how real discussions work. One can agree on some things and disagree on others. You can find nuance in someone’s position and still respect their views despite some differences.
How much more so in Torah study, which is rooted in truth and peace. It is entirely possible to hold the Rambam in great esteem, and to emphasize studying his works, even if one doesn’t follow his rulings in every instance.