Hi clolibre,

Ok, again I want to say that I am by no means a theologian, just a garden-variety believing Christian. I am going to have to take this post home with me and come up with some answers over the weekend, if you don't mind. I should get back here by Tuesday. However, one thing I can snswer right now. When I say "God's Word" I mean His inspired Word. I believe that the authors of the books of the Bible were inspired by God's Holy Spirit to write the words that they did. In this way it is truly God's Word, actually His HOLY Word, and still it is part of our humanity as well. And I still believe there are no contradictions, but I must find a way to answer your questions correctly, so please give me some time, ok?