mlsoft, ""who only believe those parts of the bible they agree with (explaining away the rest""" You have a narrow view and you do the same to the Bible as those you judge. There is no way you can have people read a work as extensive as the Bible and get agreement as to interpretations from even a substantial minority. I believe that you are a good person and are attempting to do your "duty" and spread "The Word" as you see it. I can assure you that, in many, this causes hate, even from one as you. This may be unfortunate but that is the truth. Peace.