Yeah...The churches are not really literal lamp stands and the second death is not a literal lake of fire. We’re talking g Revelation here. :-)
I’ve been discussing/studying this for about four years now in person and on the web. I’m more steadfast in this belief than ever.
Not all things in Revelations are literal for sure. That is. It’s supported by other portions of Scripture. However, not a sticking point for me since I am not going there. :)