Whether or not there is fear avoids self examination. Noetics are the thing.

Rather than move through their OWN work, many religious hand out trite band aids like candy. The real challenge is can each person handle their own inner questions.

Here is a little start. [link to noetic.org]

PS When you misunderstand on purpose just to get an on-court edge, it pushes you further from yourself and our God.

So you know, get a grip, do your work. Do your work.