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Then we are discussing two different questions.
I was answering what the Bible teaches within its own framework. You are arguing that the Bible is fiction and therefore teaches nothing.
That is a separate debate, and not one I was making.
I believe the Bible. You do not. We can leave it there.
Resurrection.... Reincarnation....
Are these really different things?
I mean, we can discuss the difference between Star Wars and Stark Trek, but ultimately they're both just fiction.
It's highly possible that Enoch and Elijah were reincarnated in the stories, but after hundreds of years of language translation and cultural changes have made it appear different modern humans.
So, to my original point: vague, fictional stories can be manipulated and interpreted any way you like. I cringe whenever someone says "The bible teaches......" because no it doesn't. It's fiction and it's vague.
You're correct.
The Star Wars fan says "Han shot first"...
and I say, "How the fuck do you know? It's fiction!!!!"
I didn't address your point, I piggybacked off yours in order to make my own, and we both can be correct.