Punkie, I'm going to go somewhat off topic rather then start a new one but think it might fit in.

My fence-riding sister suffers from mental illness and  I think if she would just finally take a firm stand [as many of us have] she would be happier.  Although she has her spits/spats with some of the elders, she always goes back rather then just make the change.  As others, she fears being DF...again, it's about the control.

As we've all learned the hard way, how any religion takes what they want for control and spin the story...making everyone else the bad guy.  That anyone should wonder why Athetists exist, read the Bible.

It's been a few years now but I remember when she called long enough to tell me that one of the elders from her congregation was arrested for being a pedophile - and then she hung up because she didn't want hearing my response.
And yet, she still continues with that insanity.  The other day I  reminded her about how healing this site is but she doesn't want anything to do with coming here.

Paul, this is why John and I compare scripture from different versions.  It's interesting.  Take Care, Grandpa'