That's well said, Susan. About like I gathered from our talks and meeting. *smile*....but I didn't want to attempt to phrase it for you.

Whenever someone's inner convictions direct them to make the world a better place and to love & respect others for what they are, it makes little difference to me whether they get their inspiration from Jesus, Kant, or Great Grandma Jones.....or from Mammy Yokum, who said, "Good is better'n Evil 'cause it's nicer"

And, when *I* attempt to do good and love my fellow man (gender irrelevant), I'd just as soon not be 2nd guessed as to what my motivation is, nor what reward I ought to expect. IF there is a God who cares whether I believe in him, he & I can discuss that when the time comes. I'll present my case and see what happens. If he IS all-knowing, I am not concerned about eternity.

If there is no God waiting to 'judge' any of us, then it will make little difference. I'm willing to take my chances. And in the meantime, I will try to live a life that makes religious folks who don't know me 'think' that I'm one of 'em.