Aw Joe, my dear friend, lovely. Thanks for sharing all that.

I love Mother Angelica on Catholic TV. Lots of old stuff and some rather strong sin-blaming, but such a sweet dearie and so obviuosly full of love for Jesus. I follow what I can from her and leave the rest till I understand more.

Benny Hinn on TV has what "seems" like theology "closer" to "mine" than Mother A's, but it is so obviously trumped up TV tripe that I see nothing real in it except for some of the adherents' faith and faces.

I like to think I belong to the Church of the Real Deal. I have come to believe that many of my non-Christian friends somehow do, too, even though I can't yet explain it in terms that should fit what else I believe.

~S~