I read about Jesus not even being a person, but a reference to the Sun (son of god, sun), and the holy cross being the stars ( i believe sirius / orion belt or something ), it made alot of sense, but again people will come to all kinds of conclusions just to get an answer, but it was very interesting. Hehe, i don't really believe in the whole thing that CERN should open up a portal to hell and demons would come out, haha. The only demons i believe in are those inside us, that we deal with throughout life.. And that's not really a literate demon, just a metaphor, of course. But it is interesting symbolism, and people are known to do alot of crazy shit in the name of different beliefs. By the way, what you are writing is very interesting and i wish the best for you, in life, and your 'quest' for answers. I'm sure we'll all get the answers we are looking for some day, in the future.
I have a similar view as you. I am somewhat of a Gnostic, as was 'Jesus' and others. In almost any religion, you can find references to things spiritual that are basically describing the same ideas, only from different perspectives and according to respective cultures. But it is the same thing, it is all about the path to Godliness, ascension, finding a connection to 'god', your higher spiritual self, etc..
The term 'Son of God' was originally a Jewish mystic thing from the Essenes. The idea is that you go through a process of spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is a turbulent period were your mind and soul feels like it is on fire as if you are drowning in hell, you hit rock bottom, then are 'saved' by the 'revelation' of the Christ consciousness that brings you to a spiritual connection to God. You are ascended, raptured to heaven, adopted as a child of God, you become a "Son of God".
The name Jesus actually means what is described as the Christ Consciousness. It stems from the name Yahshua which means Yah's/God's Shua/salvation. Jesus/Yashua is the 'savior' of your soul into 'heaven'. Hence "Jesus Christ"
It evolved to symbolize the sun when there was a mixing of cultures during the Hellenistic period. Early Christians (who were basically Jews) and Pagans were blending beliefs and cultures.
In terms of answers. I believe we will get them as you suggest. To be honest, there are things that I have discovered about 'Jesus' that suggest it is indeed a metaphor, and/or based on an actual person teaching such things, who also happens to be "Born in 1998". It is about a 'birthday present' that I don't really want to talk about.
(Dammit, Darrel. You know what I am thinking. Lol. Sigh.)