Cheers Joe, my opening post was rather muddled and undirected I know, but it was the heated stuff down below that specifically made me want to initiate a more open discussion about the great variety of different cultural manifestations of Christianity there is to be found out there - each with their own sacred art, music and stories. So much of which is both fascinating and awe inspiring, for both religious and non religious people alike.

I'm glad to see this thread remain above the line, rather than be resigned to down below..