You are very thoughtful, inumbra. I know I said this to Duschia above when I took time to respond sincerely to her many questions, but that was because I then assumed she was a person of goodwill, and I do not think that now. I am glad to see that you are not hostile. That is so wearying.

What you share here is a different approach to thinking about religion than I have experienced it. I do not have a clear response so I risk useless words if I try now. To me the truth is clear, and stands out brightly. It is simple, yet deep. It is how Jesus is in the gospels. Simple, true and deep.