If Adam and Eve were real, how are we to explain the ANE parallels?

You too sir. It is easier to be open to new concepts and be humble with acknowledgment that that ‘almighty me’ could be wrong. When my life isn’t about my pride, but glory of the Almighty God, who is living inside of me, humility is what should ooze out of me, it pride. If there is any humility seen in me, may it be known that it comes from God in me, it me.

I kind of disagree with you here. I do think we were told to make disciples (not force make, rather help guide those searching) by confessing Jesus as one’s Savior. And nothing else would suffice or be worthy to proclaim (if one was to proclaim anything).

A disciple of Jesus was one who followed Jesus, Jesus said I am the way. I don’t think that should be substituted. BUT, I also don’t think that should be proclaimed in arrogance or fear mongoring either.

I spoke of my view on other faiths in this thread

Post 161. So as to try and keep this slightly shorter.

Though I have to wrap this up, I am starting to question some of the above. If God is love, when a man shows love, it is from God. So maybe everyone was miraculously made image bearers when Adam was? I have to get going for a few days, but that is one thing I am looking into now.