Seems legitimate questions to me John. I tried the BSF once but when I saw that their "discussion" wasn't a real "discussion" I decided that it wasn't for me so I quit. I suggest that you ask some of these questions to the leader during the "answer" time and see what response you get.

Peter

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. Augustine of Hippo