Or that folks aren't listening.
I said it earlier on the the thread and got chastised for saying it. But I believe that the Lord left some things open to interpretation so that we WOULD debate it. The Bible calls it iron sharpening iron. It causes us to dig in His Word and see what the truth is. At times, the contention is so deep that it is best for us to part ways. Paul and Barnabus did so. There was nothing wrong with that.
Amen. There is only one truth, and you're correct. Our job is to study the word and discern God's will. God's purpose is not always easy to understand, but it's always there.
"For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you." -- 1 Corinthians 11:19