I just wanted to thank you again TR for taking an interest in the topic and sharing your opinion. It’s been helpful.

Thanks Dain Supero. I totally see your point. Personally, I don’t think of buddhism as a ruleset I have to comply with yes or yes. As you mention, it’s mainly a guideline to find our own harmony. I take, from your reply and others, that I should keep my focus on myself and my own personal development. If I do this, things should flow naturally and whatever comes is something I can learn and grow from.

Thanks again to all of you who took the time to reply.