I just waded through this entire thread. I found it interesting that the author started out asking for adivce to which he received a number of mostly critical response. He then proceeded to defend his original idea and discount the advice he was given. The thread went on and he seemed to change to a more "humble" attitude, thanking the responders for their advice and indicating he would prayerfully consider it.

Since then, the thread has evolved and taken on various different topics including some theological ones.

I felt like jumping in several times but held back to see where it would go. It's now "strayed" so far from it's original form that I wouldn't know what else to say beyond my summary/synopsis.

Still, it was a good read.