Too bad people dismiss religion as nothing more than a set of rules, or a mishmash of rules and doctrines. To me, religion is a relationship, driven by love and a desire to live a moral life. In that regard, it is very similar to an Atheist who is trying to live their life out of love and morality.

But then, this thread is another go-round, rehashing each of our own arguments. Kinda like a room full of people all talking at the same time, with no respect for each other. I'm going to bow out here, but I'd just like to reiterate that I value people for who they are, that I try not to judge people for what they believe, I respect anyone who is trying to live a moral life, and I need to focus on living the best life I can rather than judging how others live theirs.

Hopefully, we are all trying to live a righteous life, whatever our beliefs.

Jerry