Bishop, or Arch Mage?

I've seen people arguing over which is best to start with
(From a funding point)

Well, which do you guys think would be better?

Current benefits:

Arch Mage


Advantages:
-Blizzard does more damage, and freezes mobs.
-Are easier to level up in the beginning.
-Easier access to Blizzard; and doesn't requre HTPQ.
-Access to Elemental Amplification.
-Great for farming.

Disadvantages:
-Level 1-39 is HELL.
-Virtually useless while bossing.
-Cannot leech as efficiently as bishop due to lack of Holy Symbol.
-Consume Mana like a beast.

Bishops

Advantages:
-Have access to Holy Symbol
-Have access to Genesis, which is useful for late game mobs such as Skeles.
-Are wanted @ bossing for healing purposes, and HS.
-Great for farming.

Disadvantages:
-Level 1-39 is HELL.
-Can only be support while bossing.
-No Elemental Amplification
-Genesis Skill books are expensive due to high demand.



So, what do you guys think?

Feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions.