“You claim that John 17:22 is irrelevant ...”
Irrelevant to your argument, as it doesn’t address any of the scriptures, nor did you even explain how it is relevant to the scriptures that call Jesus God, and the creator. Your argument, as far as I can tell, is that “one with the Father” means “one in purpose,” rather than that Christ and the Father are one God. Yet the scriptures teach that Christ is God directly, and not just in purpose, though that is true also.
You view the scriptures through Nicene Creed glasses.
If you could take them off objectively look anew at the scriptures seeking guidance from God, you would discover that the scriptures testify that Jesus Christ is the literal Son of God the Father.
Christ did not play ventrilloquist at his baptism!
Christ did not pray to himself on Gethsamene!
Christ did not abandon himself on the Cross at Calvary!
Sorry, your very good, but i have to go to bed. I like your knowlege, however, I believe that you have been conditioned to conforming the scriptures to the Nicene Creed rather than seeking Gods simple truths.
Sorry, I have to log out for the night.
I don’t get on these very often because when I do I can spend all day/night here. I generally try to have a life.
If I have offended anyone, I apologize. Sometimes I get a little provocative and rude.
In closing, as an member of the LDS Church, I would like to state publicly that I am greatful to my Saviour, Jesus Christ for his redeeming blood which will allow me to return to my Heavenly Father in his kingdom.
It is my sincere desire that all men follow Christ through his teachings. Amen.