I see you are still your most kind and loving self.
Really....? They are ALL biblical scholars, eh? And they are all "lay" person's!! Sure, I get it...Bill Clinton carried a bible when it suited him. Is that what these guy's do too?
Do not mistake a lay ministry (from which all Church leaders are drawn) for an ignorant one. Lay ministers actually have to -work- for a living. That means a profession.
I've had a "lay" Bishop...tell me FLAT out, he actually knew little about the bible. Didn't know scripture...and couldn't debate/talk about the bible if his very LIFE...( which it does...) depended on it.
But I appreciate your lecture.
BTW, it's plainly obvious to me...that you have not sought God with a truly open heart, ...otherwise you would have long ago seen the the WAY.
I do pray that you see the TRUTH...and the LIFE.
I do believe you used the term “general authority.” Now, you try to refute me by moving the goalpost to “bishop.” Sorry, doesn’t wash.
If you’re gonna play ball, bring a bat.