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BTW, it would be helpful to know your denominational affiliation).

I have no denomination. I believe the Scriptures are the infallable Word of God, both Old and New Testament.

You don't have to be a scholar in Judiasm or Christianity to understand the scriptures. The heavens and universe and creation show God's glory and intellect. Do you think a God as glorious as we have would leave His plan for the human race doomed with no hope to perish and suffer in the wickedness all around the world, or do you think God has made a provision for sin? God is so pure and holy, that He cannot tolerate sin. Even Moses could not look upon Him. I gather, from your posts, that Jesus death and resurrection was in vein for you?

You don't have to be a scholar in Judiasm or Christianity to understand the scriptures.

Maybe not, but Jews and Christians disagree with one another, and Christians disagree among themselves about the "real meaning" of scripture. I think it is safe to say, based on what you said, that you are not Catholic or Orthodox Christian, so that helps me understand a little better how you approach scripture.

If you want, though, to understand how Jews understand scripture, you need to talk to Jews, or read what they write.

or do you think God has made a provision for sin?

Of course I do. I just don't happen to agree with you as to what the provisions are that He made.

I gather, from your posts, that Jesus death and resurrection was in vein for you?

I don't believe that Jesus was physically resurrected from the dead.