Want to throw this out there...food for thought...Do you think part of the reason that theists insist on believing these outrageous biblical fairytales could be they somehow believe that they are dishonoring the things that their parents drummed into their heads from when they were children?? And to go ahead with a different opinion of these "teachings" ( which takes a strong person...someone with their own mind, which is not very common with theism) is in some way disrespecting thier parents?? Going through my own life experiences, having had the opportunity to have met many different people from all over, I have come to the conclusion that sadly, in all too many cases,many, or ALL of the crazy ideas, rules, and traditions were drummed into peoples heads by their own parents. And if an individual stands up, and becomes their own person, with their own mindset, and chooses NOT to live by these things that they were taught...simply because the person has figured out that none of it makes sense, it will cause untold dissention, and chaos within their families for not doing things the way that their parents believe they should be done. I've seen many GOOD people disassociated from their families because of these kinds of differences...and it's sad. Confirming once again my point that theists are some of the most UNFORGIVING PEOPLE... they will hold a grudge forever!! And have no tolerance for anyone believing, or doing things any different. I'm not trying to offend anyone, but... parents in TOO MANY cases have messed up their kids more than anyone would like to admit... when someone is brainwashed from a very young age, it takes a very strong person to come to their senses and realize that what they were taught maybe WAS NOT the right thing...maybe it was all bullshit!! What do YOU think??