So the response (see first quote) you gave with the quote from my post was not in fact a response to what I was saying? For you to post that "we are left with such a perfect, enduring and unadulterated version today" would leave me to believe that you thought I was implying that scripture had not been manipulated throughout the ages (which would in fact have been a misunderstanding as I was talking about original documents and early copies, not that the church hasnt made alterations for less than pure reasons throughout the times [not to mention again that I was only derailing the ignorant statement made by BetterBob about the scripture originally being a picture book]).

I am not calling you out white. I am explaining why I thought you misunderstood me. I am also not going to get into a holy war here....Im not like that. I fact my beliefs are far from typical. Most "christians" probably would think I am going to hell. What I am doing though, is calling BS about historical happenings.

The bible and the opinions we hold of it, right wrong or indifferent, is what it is. Personally, I dont mind what people believe as long as they return the same respect. What does irritate me is people pulling false "facts" straight out of their ass in order to bolster a view they have or to try and come off as half intelligent. You never know who you are talking to or who might call you out, so if you really want to look a certain way, why make shit up?