Ok, I can accept that you believe what you believe. Why then are you discussing CHRISTIAN theology, why not discuss your own theology instead??

If you are truly interested, we can continue. I'm fine with this. I wouldn't use the NIV, to begin with, if you are doing deep searching. The best way to study is to compare Scripture with Scripture, not taking any one verse which might be out of context then (for study.)

The fool has said in his heart there is no God.
The righteous man receives not the things of the Spirit of God for they are foolishness to him, neither can he know them, for they are spiritually discerned.

First, I would say, if you wish to work on understanding this (though not necessarily believing it, but understanding) I think one has to begin with "Who is Christ?"

Mind you that I am replying to the idea of some here that Christian theology is disturbing. I am a true Christian and wouldn't wish anyone to think the things you all are thinking and saying of the Most Holy God.