BD- it sounds like you believe in Intelligent Design, with the caveat that the unit of time measurement that so many have problems with is either misunderstood or misstated. Entirely possible, especially given that many of the Scriptures were passed down through oral tradition and any kid whose ever played 'Telephone' knows how well that works out with regards to accuracy. Factor in the tendency towards superstition as a means to explain the terrors of the unknown that seems a part of human DNA (as virtually every known society that exists or has existed in humankind shows in their religion and folklore) and add the rather limited intellectual and technical capacity of humans during the time frame the Bible was being pieced together, and you have a slight potential for inaccuracy.
(Not to mention that time is most likely a unit of measurement created by humans to keep their lives in order, and may not really exist, at least as we think we understand it....)
I think most people do as you- they have a basic belief but they modify things to better fit their idea of spirituality. The problem is that most religions adhere strictly to their own interpretation and require their followers to do likewise. That's one reason why there are so many Protestant religions- the reformers keep splitting and reforming, and no matter how liberal they may seem they still require a profession of belief in their dogma. Same goes for the Islamic faith, Buddism, etc. It's just human nature. So, go and start your own church, already!
