"The Tao of Physics" is a good place to start. However, I do not believe that religions can be imported. They seem to me to be a cultural response to 'spiritualities' that are acceptable in certain places at certain times. If Christ was, and if he came back today without the bells and whistles, who'd believe him?

Reference was made earlier to "The Gnostic Bible". It certainly suggests aspects of the life of Christ may not be as the existing churches sees them or h/Him, but again it's interpretation and memories of memories. Much like explanations of how various peoples came to be on Earth or even how Earth itself came to be.

Frankly, I don't care what people choose to believe. However, when it begins to impact those around me or me, then I care very much.

In the course of my life I have read--cover to cover--The Bible four times. Not much really, but I friggin' well know most Christians haven't even read it once and that makes me suspicious of

1) how much they believe
2) what they believe
3) why they believe

I don't believe, but then friends like Dan make me realize that some people have internalized the message of "The Book" and they not only talk the talk but also walk the walk.

That's all I have to say.

Murdoch