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Thank you so much for your wonderful post! It is very thought provoking, CobaltBlue!

My belief is that non-believers who keep arguing are trying to convince themselves, but secretly cannot convince themselves, that God doesn't exist. So they really are asking for enlightenment, and should not be treated disrespectfully.

Oh yes! I couldn't agree with you more. When anyone is seeking, it is a good thing and an opportunity for those who have a testimony to share.

So, it seems to me that the real argument between us believers is about whether there are more things in Heaven, Earth, and the Universe than are mentioned specifically in the Bible.

IMHO, it gets sticky because - concerning spiritual matters - when one wanders beyond the teachings of Christ one may leave God's will behind. It is much better and safer to abide in Him. (John 15:4)

when one wanders beyond the teachings of Christ one may leave God's will behind. It is much better and safer to abide in Him.

Just so. But Jesus did not teach about Genesis. He taught about healing the sick, feeding the hungry, comforting the afflicted, turning the other cheek, not stoning women taken in adultery, behaving righteously, and so on.