I wouldn't say that. The Buddha was never seen as anything but a man, yet he is still revered as a teacher. Perhaps more attention would have been paid to his teachings instead of his biography had the Bible not edited out all of Jesus' humanity.
Thanks/Om shanti I do live in a location in which live a decent number of people who follow Rastafarianism. The greatest thing about them that I have noticed, and admire, is that they don't stick their noses into other people's minds or judge another. I admire you for learning anything you can online. I hope (as you probably do) that someday, you will have the opportunity to be around at least some like-minded souls "in the flesh". Jah bless- Namaste and here's a (((HUG))) from a middle-aged mama who has stood in your shoes Keep on keepin' on!