Dear Suan,

> I thought that Bhante Yuttadhammo, Robert K and Rett had answered
> and resolved the issue of antaraabhava, thereby sparing me the
> obligation of dealing with it.

No, all that has been presented by these illustrious gentlemen are
assertions. We antaraabhava-vaadins have presented you with a number of
suttas that imply the existence of the antaraabhava and arguments from
reason refuting nirantaraabhava-vaada. Additionally, nobody has *explained*
how rebirth occurs without any intervening element -- maybe it's just me,
but I find the proposition to be absurd.

> please describe what an antaraabhava is

Nice try, Suan ! But the ball is in your court.

> It would be even better if you could quote a Sutta Pali that contains
> the term "antarabhavo".

To reply in the style of Ven Yuttadhammo, just after the place where the
Buddha speaks of bhavanga and javana.

Best wishes,
Stephen Hodge