In your post you write: But one post leads to ten, and so forth, and it's hard to disengage a conversation conveniently.

Yup, you're right. One post leads to ten and ten to twenty and twenty, sometimes, to two hundred and they all lead to discussion, transmission of thoughts and ideas, as well as beliefs.

I've never quite understood the value or reasons for long term lurking without participation here. You take a discussion not nearly even part way and never see it through. There are many topics that you've left unresolved. While patiently waiting for a discussion to reach a conclusion may not be convienient, it is the process we engage in here that is the entire point.

You are most free to pray for my closer walk with Christ however, do you really know me, Glen? I've most likely been a Christian more years than you've lived. If you think that exploring alternative perspectives, or digging up the roots of one's own faith represent a loosened walk with Christ, I urge you 2Think again. Exploration does not signify adoption.

There are a great many people here who will tell you that one of the reasons I am able to maintain a presence here is because I am open to learning, exploration, to teaching others,to investigation and because while so many believers who come here are seen as self-righteous and arrogant, I am seen as "real" and approachable.

If you would love to reply to my "buffet" of topics, be my guest. The table is set and ready whenever you are.