Scripture, Bible versions, Papal infallibility, Excommunication, strict law, bureaucratic decree and official condemnation, all of this war of words is not the form or function of religion that people need, want or desire.

None of those pursuits do anything for the child newly bullied, the wife widowed yesterday, the hungry next door, the young lady wrongly adored or the soldier now deformed.

People want a religion that is the canvas they can paint a participation of shared interests, recipes, art, sport and perspective, hurt, loss and celebration.

Religion like the invisible framework of dark matter to make visible matter coalesce and draw together with a friendly gravity.

Scripture does not have a damn thing to do with it.

From this perspective you can see that mudcat is a religion that does some o the important work religion can do.


Yes it is a religion. It is one in which Steve Shaw, technocrats and atheists participate and who do so with invaluable perspective and without punishment.







I know most of my intent and perspectives are misunderstood and some of it is a waste of time. So goes it for Joe as well. But we try.

Vivre l'difference et the similarities.