'supreme creative force' that requires being recognized. Personally, I see no reason to even HAVE any 'ultimate explanation for the Universe...it just **IS**. Those are some of the most esoteric words I've ever read in your postings, Bill! I LIKE that not requiring recognition! AND the just IS!

The rest of what you said is pretty agreeable, too, though, of course, I don't think of them as just "notions." Far from causing wars, their believers have often been victims of such.

kat