Originally posted by twhiteheadDo you want to understand?
Thank you for trying, but it looks like I don't have a hope of understanding it without taking a university course in theology.
I cant figure out from your post whether his Bios, Psuche or Zoe got 'laid down' and whether he lost them temporarily or permanently and whether such an act was a loss or gain to him etc. The confusing fact that he seems to have ...[text shortened]... himself) and the use of a false analogy don't help either. (seeds do not die when planted).
Or do you want to misunderstand?
Do you want to furnish yourself with rationals why you shouldn't listen to the New Testament?
I wish you would be honest.