When I first read this, I had an epiphany. I decided right then and there that if the bible is from some divine being(s), then I am definitely one the the "other people" and none of what is contained in it applies to me.
http://www.silvercircle.org/merlinsarchive/ma_zell.htm
I don't see Ravyn post much anymore, but she turned me on to this. Thanks wherever you are