With all of the threads about religion, I don't ever remember one about faith. Most of the threads are divisive, pitting people against each other. But, everyone lives by faith. And hope. At least, that's what I believe. In Hebrews 11:1, faith is described this way: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith and hope are inseparable from each other.

I believe that every Catter has faith and hope. Faith and hope may get a little shakey when you're in a depression, I know. But in the long run, it is faith and hope that will bring you through.

Faith has no denomination. Friends of mine like Bill D have a strong faith, and is an Atheist. I don't consider that an oxymoron. I would love to see us set aside our judgment of religions for a minute and just share what we have faith in. That's where our common ground is. So, what gets you through the dark night of the soul? What (or who) gives you hope when everything seems hopeless? Faith and trust are soul mates, too. If you are married, faith is an essential ingredient. If your mate is "unfaithful" to you, there is no way you can have hope. Whenever you have a loving relationship with someone, in and out of marriage, or just in a friendship, you need to have faith in the other person.

And then, as part of the trifecta, there is love. In 1st Corinthians 13:13 it says "Amd now abideth faith, hope and love; but the greatest of these is love."

Whatever your faith is, it is at the heart of who you are. That holds true if you are a Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Agnostic or Atheist. I respect you all. If you aren't uncomfortable about it,
I'd love to hear what the foundation of your life is. I'm not concerned about what religion you belong to, or if you don't belong to any. I would just find it refreshing and uplifting to hear where you heart lies.

Jerry