If you think it is sacred and wise, Joe, it is sacred and wise to you. I hope you understand that my concerns and questions are not aimed at you or any other individual but are oferred as an explanation as to why I am not Christian.

From a non-Christian perspective, I would like to say that it is not easy growing up in a country where it is assumed that you are Christian. When people find out that you are not baptized or that you don't believe what they hold sacred, they make you feel like a heathen. Quite frankly, the arrogantly, self-righteous have become the norm in America and it is easy to see how Bush exploited that attitude. Anytime a group of people believe they have God on their side, you can be sure someone is being persecuted.

Anyway, Joe, whether or not someone is Christian, makes no difference to me. It seems to make a difference to Christians, however. Beyond that, I am sure there is a whole lot of other stuff we can agree on.