While we may consider the stories from Greek Myth as stories, the pantheon was held in extremely high regard for a very long time. Most religions will likely follow the same path, they will be worshiped and well regarded for thousands of years, and fall into myth.
Note that by saying "historical events" I'm regarding to that lesser majority that actually has to do with history. The flood is probably the most debated over historical aspect (well, and the creation xD). It's really a book that covers to many fields to even have a certain genre aside from religion.
In his own world. If he doesn't respect the definitions of his own language he shouldn't expect to be taken seriously.
Were all in our own world And I like the way you put that, maybe thats why I don't take 99% of society seriously Please watch this video! Charlie chaplins greatest, and basically sum's up my philosophical view.' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WibmcsEGLKo