The real truth to the matter is this....
It isn't the books (or any books for that matter) that should be relied upon for the source of any absolute truths or doctorines. That in of itself is falicious and misleading being biased towards those who wrote it.
The truth comes from within.
The true "word" is written within us. The "word" isn't necessariliy "the spoken or written word", but is the nature of the spirit within us.
We cannot rely upon a "written word" by anyone to tell us what's right or wrong or give us absolute guidance in all matters.
For example:
You're driving along the beach and you see some people trying to dig their car out of the sand before the tide comes in and sweeps it away (or submerges it). You happen to be driving a 4x4 and have a tow rope handy. You see other capable 4x4's passing them by.
Since you're there and have the ability to help, don't you feel an urge to stop and give them an assist?
Here is another example:
Your neighbors' lawn looks really ratty since they don't have a lawnmower (or it's broken for whatever reason) .... You happen to have at your disposal the means to make it better for them. Something inside you urges you to take matters in your own hands and help.
Current events are full of examples on a more grand scale.
See, it's not all about accepting or rejecting what was actually written. It's more about accepting or rejecting what you often don't see that's written in a different way. Those are examples that you can read about and you live in such situations.

why would you want to know and that's none of your business.

Just "how" would you expect an answer from God?
(Or any god for that matter) (or even an alien intelligence).

You have to be able to read with better eyes and understanding than that.
I'm not denying that it's a jigsaw puzzle. I've seen the various regional dialects oftentimes written in the same sentence.
If you read only the english translations, of course it seems full of contradictions and inaccuracies.
However, when you read it in the language that is closer in date to its origins, you begin to see things that leaves you wondering "why did they change it so much?" (Historically, the Council of Nicene was attempting to unify the empire under one banner ... and it partially explains the cause of the misinterpretations).
The two factions in competition for total power and control of the "holy lands" during the years of the crusades were the muslims and [christians under roman rule]. But that does not mean either side was right in the way they pursued control. In a word, it was the beast.

well,
we might not be here. But the earth will continue on.

Like I said. READ the history. Don't tell me about it. Look it up for yourself.

Oh, I wouldn't call the book of Isaiah (the one dug up from the Caves at Cumran) fictional. Even if the Roman army built up an encampment around Massada, laying seize against a "rebellious nation" (under the leadership of a (hero/false messiah) take your pick). Then they drew lots to slay themselves rather than submit to Roman "subjugation"/"punishment".

You say fictional. So you say.
I say, read history.

Jeeeez ..... you haven't read mother goose lately, have you?
You got part of your rebuttal correct .... about the rash of crucifixions. But you misplaced when that took place historically.
Try around 40 years later ... about 70 A.D. .. If you look at various historic documents (from various authoring countries), it's not too terribly difficult to piece together what happened. Oh yeah, there is documentation, but don't take my word for it. Search for yourself and you'll see it more clearly.

Learning to be alone, is the first and most difficult step for anyone to make. It isn't easy, but in the long run you'll be happier that you did and in a much more present state of mind.

Finding an attorney that won't cost you the equivalent of the national debt can be daunting. That's why I said, "Oh, and shop".

Taking care of "family" is a priority as is taking care of one's self.

HOWEVER:
There are CLUES. You have to see and be able to read the clues (signs) in real time as they relate to this age.
(loose scriptural quote: "... when you see clouds gathering on the horizon, know that a storm is approaching..." (and that was Jesus' words).

But then, you know the time is approaching by reading the signs.
Look at what's going on now.

Sort of begs the question. Give yourself time and a goal. Oh, and shop.

The best benefit of being alone?

Getting to know your ... self.

"Default".

People "get away" with saying just about anything on the internet.
Often, they won't pull any punches and take the risk that whoever they're being obnoxious with isn't living in the same neigborhood.

There are tactful ways of saying things without being rude, crude, obnoxious or socially unacceptable.

But there are times when tact just isn't enough.

Keep my mouth shut? Depends on the situation.

In a HEALTHY relationship ....
BOTH give to each other ...
NEITHER is depleted ...
BOTH are fulfilled.

You really wish to impress your date?
1. Be a gentleman. (Doesn't mean being a wuss or pushover).
2. Show her a good time by doing something challenging enough for both of you to get involved with it.

The results will speak for themselves.

nunya and only my friends know.

Being separated grants people the opportunity to have their cake and eat it too. Unfortunately, it causes unnecessary pain.

I say nuts to that.
Get your own life.

Also, there is a legal term called "Default" where after a given period of time, you don't have to wait for the other party to sign and return the papers. This I learned about from one of my own attorneys over 20 years ago.

Guess what, even if you're separated, shacked up with someone else and living in a community state, you're putting yourself in double jeapordy.

I think there might be an easier way to think of what the kingdom of heaven is like ....

Think for a moment ... if you were God.