KS,
The study of hermeneutics is useful for interpreting biblical messages. That is my excuse for relying on the simple and basic message from Jesus Himself, love one another.
When so-called scripture experts use multiple specific references to legitimatize their OPINIONS, I tend to roll my eyes and remember the teachings, parables, and living examples of Christ's life as my guide. The bible is a God given instrument intended for unifying us, not to divide us into hundreds of denominations who hate eachother because we disagree on the meaning of words.