Dr. Bock,

I was shocked by the bluntness of my own previous posting when I read it again just now. Let me say, Dr. Bock, that I certainly meant no disrespect toward you, regardless of how it might have come across. I have pointed several people toward your posting on the Jesus' tomb issue, because I really appreciated the information that you presented and found it helpful.

I guess I'm rather frustrated and angry at people like James Cameron and the Discovery Channel for taking cheap shots at the Christian faith, no doubt, for the purpose of stirring up controversy, making "a name" for themselves, and making BIG BUCKS.

I DO feel the issue is absurd, as I have said: I believe this issue is a red herring, and that Christians must pick their battles wisely since we can't fight everything that comes down the pike. We only have limited resources, and I think the devil would love for us to get involved in sensational issues that he might divert our attention from issues that might create less "buzz" from the media, but which may, in fact, be more important in the long run.

I greatly respect you, Dr. Bock, and, as I say, I meant no disrespect to you personally by anything I have shared. I am very sorry that I came across so strong in my previous posting, and I hope that perhaps this posting will mitigate the strident tone of the earlier one.