I'm even more curious to know why an atheist would offer any explanations of what he thinks the bible might say in a forum like this.

Of course, as The Z mentioned, "Shakespeare did say once said Satan himself could quote scripture for his own ends."  And The Z observed, "That wisdom is inarguable."

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I believe that most are NOT open to discussion. They are just trying to reaffirm and justify their own interpretation of the scriptures.