Hi Joy Wilson

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Michael, thank you SO MUCH for both your observations and your detailed study of Scripture.  Jesus found his true believers at parties with whores, low-class blue-collar fisherman, and hated society-rejects like tax collectors.  Why?  Because they already knew they were screwed up, admitted they were needy and sick, and wanted desperately to experience the finest brew in life.  

I think it didn't matter to them if it was through wine (a temporary fix), society, God's acceptance, or whatever made them feel their life mattered.  Just like me, what made the difference was this radically out-of-the-box man who told them God wanted them just as they were, and promised to lead them into positive places they couldn't achieve by themselves.

I'm gratified you reconize this, celebrate this, and publically own this as the reason the true God bothered to come here as a mere mortal and let us know that not only is the God who created us pleased with us just as we are, but He/She wants to lead us into the growth and healing of abundant life.

Thank you for your article.  Thank you for expressing yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks.