Yes but atleast they admit their narration is narration.

Jesus' main teachings of love and inclusivity are what made the religion survive as a sect riding on the coat tails of his words.

It may not make "historical" sense as you casually put it, however those are Jesus' words.

To each their own. I dont take kindly to people telling me what to do.

Dont need an icon, dont need to become anything.

Have studied all world religions very in-depth with a degree.

Most of our perceptions are illusions based on false senses narrated by false entities. You cannot believe anything to be reality except that you exist. This is the only thing one can know with certainty.