Well, Robbie, you know that an actual Evangelical wouldn't formulate a reply. Ronald Kimmons is a Mormon.

But I'm trying to think about an honest Protestant defense of Christian tradition that still acknowledges facts.

How about this?

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1. True, there's no overt biblical evidence of "Heaven" but some vague language in the epistles tells me it might exist, and I like to think it could.

2. Yes, the 'rebirth' language in the New Testament doesn't suggest the prevalent "born again" concept, but a spiritual change is suggested, so I prefer to think about being a changed person.

3. No, God is never said to have a "plan" that maps out each person's ideal existence. But there is talk of a collective destiny for God's people and that gives me hope for guidance to every step we take.

4. Yes, the definition of "arsenokoitai" is very shaky, and Christians have likely read too much into it. But marriage and family feel good to me and I prefer to think that God guides everyone into those states.