Fine, Bill. Some people are happy no matter what they believe. Others are unhappy no matter what they believe. I've noticed that, and it doesn't have to fall along religious lines. By no means. You strike me as the basically happy type.

As whether the Universe would "care" if the Earth exploded....well, it would have to have something to lose in order to care, wouldn't it? And I don't think it does have anything to lose. There are suns out there going supernova, after all, so why sweat it if a little planet vanishes?

What do you live for, Bill? Just wondering. Have you ever asked yourself that question? If so, did you come up with an answer?