Lol SpiritImage! I had to go back and re-read to see how over the top either of us may have gotten. Wasn't too bad, I don't think! Ha ha.
Cannot speak for Steve, but when trying to write about spiritual concepts, I probably tend toward metaphors - because it's difficult to describe them otherwise.
Thanks for the thoughtful reply, Steve. Somewhere near the middle I mentally heard Dorris Day singing "Que serra, serra!" Lol! I respect you as a person and try to grasp your meaning though I may not always catch your drift - and appreciate your attempting to understand mine. I am not trying to convince anyone of anything. Just sharing personal thoughts and observations.
