[bagster]

Then what are y'all doing on them Q threads if not faithfully interpreting?

You said "depend" on the interpretation of the faithful.

What are we doing on them Q threads?

We discuss, argue, and present ideas to each other, while LOOKING AT the interpretations of others.

Then each and every INDIVIDUAL, thinking for himself, comes up with their own personal "interpretation" based on a preponderance of the evidence and which is subject to change pending further information.

We call it "thinking for ourselves".

Anybody that DEPENDS on the interpretations of others is a useless sheep. That holds true for Moonies, Krsnas, and even Christians if you ask me. Why depend on the interpretation of "priests" when you can go straight to the source?

Have you noticed the rift between #TeamWhiteHat and #TeanBlackHat? That argument has been going on for a while now, and is pretty entertaining. I claim #TeamBlackHat status myself.

And we are able to discuss different interpretations and remain civil. Time will prove all things (future proves past). This is nothing like religion.

And you know this.

[humblegunner]

Then each and every INDIVIDUAL, thinking for himself,
comes up with their own personal "interpretation" based
on a preponderance of the evidence and which is subject
to change pending further information.

That sounds like a puzzle that has no solution.
How can anyone ever be sure they got it right?
That would frustrate me and drive me to drink.

their own personal "interpretation"

What if that interpretation is that it's a load of bunk?
They get tossed off the island to get ate up by sharks?

Have you noticed the rift between #TeamWhiteHat and #TeanBlackHat?

Yep. Needs more fights if you axe me.

And we are able to discuss different interpretations and remain civil.

Needs more fights if you axe me.

And you know this.

I'll never tell.
I take my role as stereotypical denier very seriously and dislike slipping out of character.