The internet abounds with specific criticisms and blatant contradictions so the facts are available to all. Soon, I came to a point where a very difficult decision must be made. My conclusion was in the negative and an honest response to that conclusion became obligatory. This wasn't as easy as some might think. My rational and sometimes scientific criticisms are seen as just another proof that I've fallen sway to Satan's rationalistic deceptions.
Faith is far superior to rea son, they say.
I fully understand their concerns, given their essential mental assumptions. But I have gone back to the root and analyzed those assumptions and found them lacking. But, at least, a heretic that has remained true to the notion of honest pursuance of Truth, having once again returned to the never-never land of reason. But at least I feel confident that I've shaken off one more human contrivance, though it's cost me about 20 years.