So, should we ignore or avoid such scriptures? No, because these first-century stories of Jesus healing those who were “possessed” outnumber all the other healing miracles (sight, hearing, leprosy, etc.) combined

I wonder what the criteria was for the women of Berea to be “prominent.” The current Secretary of Defense wants to test for prominence—aka leadership—by measuring testosterone levels of all military personnel. Some Christian pastors likewise proclaim that the right chromosomes are crucial.

Abundance. I think that’s what the Song of Songs is about. The abundance of flowers, beautiful sounds, and fragrances.