Hi Brian, I think your questions will require a thoughtful response on my part. It will take a little time.

For your information, I am a former Neurosurgeon. And, some time ago, I had a mid-career change of life direction, where I began the unintended study of metaphysics and the realm of things not ordinarily seen. I have been guided by higher powers, too.

I used to hold the very same views as you, in almost the exact same word for word manner. Then I started thinking…