"I'd also steer clear of interpretations given by people who claim to be Christian, but of no denomination."

Excuse me? Denominations are a distinctly modern convention, born of theological disagreements among different groups of people. The Bible doesn't even mention denominations, only Christians as part of the "body of Christ."

I do not find it necessary as a Christian to ally myself with one particular group of believers, as I don't believe that one is superior to another, and some have beliefs that have no basis in Biblical theology. For instance, I came up in the Baptist church, which has a prohibition against dancing, even though there is no commandment that says "thou shalt not dance."

So how should I choose? And more importantly, why? I certainly don't fault those who choose to be part of a particular denomination. At this point in my life, I am simply not led that way. I do not believe it makes me "less" of a Christian.

Now, about the Holy Ghost... I just always figured the Holy Spirit was the all-encompassing entity that included the Father and the Son, as well as the Mother and the Daughter, so to speak.

I also have thought about this: Perhaps the human trinity of body-mind-spirit mirrors the Holy Trinity, and that's what it means to be created in God's image.

Your mileage may vary.