I just call him a lion because he seems like one. Please don;t percieve that as some hidden message like Messy thinks. Think with your brain. I believe the bible is a history book of many things that happened. You can twist it into your favor anytime you like. I wouldn;t do that but many do. It's a book with some pearls of wisdom too. I dont believe it's a book with some hidden treasure map and only those who went to college can explain it. Its been been hijacked and that's unfortunate. I find great things in the bible.
Just because someone says their a "Christian" does not make them a true follower of Jesus. Jesus says you know my people by the way they act towards their enemies. Jesus had no weapons, never. Peter had a sword and used it. Everyone I knew who told me their Christian has bought a gun in the last few months. I have zero guns and will never have one. I will not go out in a blaze of violence. I'm for peace.
So you've studied the bible for 30 years and that's what you've got? Hmm...