Hello Khandu - I appreciate your concerns. The trouble is, how does one define the word "Christian"? There are probably thousands of possible definitions. What you are perturbed about is not Christians, per se, but bigots, hypocrites, and some very disturbed people who claim to be Christians, yet behave in a manner which does not exemplify Christ's teachings.

So it has ever been.

There are good people and scoundrels in all "faiths", and there are good people and scoundrels who claim to be atheists too. It's a pity that the most rabid and extreme members of any existing group are the ones to whom the media generally devotes its primary attention.

But the media is only interested in turning a quick profit through creating a sensation. In fact, that is where virtually all the evil and corruption presently afflicting this society stems from...the search for a quick profit, regardless of consequences. I regret to say that it is the present dominating factor in the "American Dream".

Obviously, Christ's genuine teachings are desperately needed these days...whether or not they are called "Christian" beliefs. If they were applied, then maybe people would stop worshipping money ("In God We Trust") and start honoring life instead. All life.

We each have a role to play in doing something about it...every day of our lives. I don't care what people call themselves...only what they actually do about it.

Jesus was indeed a GREAT shaman. He was merciful and loving. His spirit lives on.

Best wishes,

Little Hawk