I showed you what the Greek literal and intent of the word meant. In no way can it be construed to mean that men become gods. The literal meaning and the intent of the word means to partner.
And I'm agreeing with you. It cannot mean to become gods in the sense of polytheism (which would be idolatry) or in the sense of being merging and being dissolved into God (which would be blasphemy.)
Therefore, the only orthodox way "becoming gods" can be interpreted in this context, is to partner by a participation in the *nature* of God.
Do you care to comment on this very important distinction between "person" and "nature"?