Examples please? And yes, I am very aware of the contradictions and conflicts. Many of these things are because the words of the bible are taken more literally in a modern sense than they were intended. And no, I wouldn't consider myself spoonfed, because my relationship with God is a personal relationship. Building a personal relationship takes personal time and effort. Prayer is a good way to build a personal relationship with God. Having preachers and pastors speak only adds to it. They are given their gifts of teaching and spreading the word from God himself. I've encountered some corrupted speakers before too.