When you open a thread and say you will not argue it or even consider any other view. You pretty much destroyed your own thread. And when you do it in a bible discussion forum, it makes it even worse. (Unless it is a salvation or gospel thread)
I hate to really attack a brother, and say anythign against him, But I just must point that aspect out.
I have studied this same subject for about the same period. And everything you prey much said here, I can not agree with. But there is no need even trying to discuss this, Because as you said, You will never even consider another view.
Thats called having a closed mind.
I do not know what it is in CC that we have so many threads of people who have closed minds. Then want to discuss things which there can NEVER be a discussion. But it is really sad.
(For the view of others. He mentioned the capitol in DC. Remember, alot of the architecture in the early days followed roman archichitecture. Thats all it is.
There can only be one thing who restrains Satan (remember, the man of Sin/ son of perdition is satan) Now ehther you say that is the church as many say, (rapture) Or just that God on his trinity stops his own retraining work By taking away his own protective hands (which is part of the cause of the end times tribulation) And allows satan free reign, an mankind open or non restraining freedom to prety much do whatever they want, That is what it is..