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A lot of us treat you like like that because some come into this forum, ask similar questions without sincerity, and all they want to do is push buttons. Now that you've gone into some detail on where you're coming from, a lot of us can see you're sincere. I know we at least hope you are!
May God bless you in your search. Let us know what you find out.
I think, in retrospect, I made three big mistakes. The first was not realizing what a hot button subject this is. I assumed people would take me at my word when my first comment was Flame suit on. But I'm hoping for honest discussion with prayerfully open hearts and minds. But they didn't and I now understand why. Others have come here & tried to start, in the words of Kevin Curry, a "food fight". That wasn't my intention.
My second mistake was using the word "myth". I use that in it's most common meaning. To borrow from homeschoolmama's Merriam-Webster dictionary: "1 a : a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon b : PARABLE, ALLEGORY." Unfortunately, most folks here assumed I meant the other meaning :" 3 : a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence".
My third mistake taking this on at this time of year. I didn't realize how large this thread would get. How can anyone read and respond to 200+ comments made directly to them? And take care of kids and decorate the house and keep up with the laundry and kiss my hubby? It can't be done! :)
May God bless you in your search. Let us know what you find out.
Thanks for the blessing. My search will never end but I'll keep you posted on any new conclusions I'm sure I'll come to in time. Thanks!