I apologize if I have offended you, truly. It is not my intent. I do believe in a strict literal interpetation as it refers to grammar. Such as word structure, word meanings, sentence structure, metaphors, hyperbolies etc. The translations are not inerrant, but they are the best we have. Therefore, it is imperitive that our understanding in english be derived from the language in which the Bible was written, Hebrew and Greek. For example, the word “love” in Greek has seven different meanings, from a eternal love to a brotherly love. I only believe the clearest interpetation of what the Scripture says, and desire to conform my life to that.
As to believing what you want, we cannot fall into the trap of postmodernity which shrugs off absolute truth- You believe what you want, I’ll believe what I want. There must be absolute truth, or there is no distinction between us and animals - survival of the fittest. The Scriptures are clear, God created.
I appreciate your apology. No, you didn’t really offend me, but thank you for the apology. I have found that respecting others religious beliefs, and asking them to respect yours is about the only way to have a civil discussion on religion. Have a good evening.