Hi Nino
I don't know how to send a message to somebody not listed as friend so I am sending you a comment. Hope this accomplishes the same thing.
I apologize for not replying earlier, but I just noticed your message of 2/25. Yes you are right about what you say regarding Jesus' alleged words. You could also have added regarding what he allegedly did, since the only information we have of him is what the gospel writers tell us. Perhaps I should have made that clear in the book; as it was I decided to present the Jesus as the gospels reveal him and not to confuse the reader. There were exceptions, of course, but in those cases I tried to make it clear that I was presenting mine or somebody else's opinions.
Regarding the "spirit world," I assure you that I did a great deal of study of what has been written in that area. You will find Michael Shermer's book "How we Believe" listed in the bibliography. It is my opinion that the way to understanding the divine does not go through either the Bible, or accepted science. I discuss my thoughts in that area in greater detail in my second book that is simultaneously both lighter and harder than the first, since it addresses a more mature audience.
I will appreciate your final thoughts when you finish the book, assuming of course that you do.

Jim (rigasjim@aol.com)