Piytar - I really appreciate your response and fundamentalist viewpoint on the subject. However understand that God will not punish you for thinking beyond tradition. The books of the bible was selected by a group of men hand picked by constatine for socio-political reasons. As a result what you defend as the ‘gospel’ omits critical information which help the ‘christian’ better understand his god. There are many resources ommited which, if explored will help you move from a fundamentalist viewpoint of religion into the light of truth. However, I empathize with your need to critize - its mainly because your fundamantalist viewpoint will not allow independent thinking. Nevertheless, thanks for your input and observation. I can always count on you for a honest response....such as it is.
You make a good point. Also, re-reading what I wrote, I was overly harsh. Apologies.
I do have to comment on this: “its mainly because your fundamantalist viewpoint will not allow independent thinking”
Believe me, I do plenty of “independent thinking.” However, on many points, my own thinking leads me to agree with the “fundamentalist viewpoint.” That is opposed to buying into a viewpoint that clearly runs counter to scripture as well as the writings of virtually every Catholic and Protestant scholar who has commented on the subject. Sorry if I choose to agree with their writings over yours. If that makes me a “fundamentalist” in your view, so be it.
What if the fundamentalist viewpoint is true?