Sadly, God is right there by the side of anyone who says he is no matter how heinous or noble their deed. He was certainly there with the terrorist pilots before they crashed the planes, and obviously was with the victims before they died.

He's with those who feed the starving, on condition they convert to the faith of their 'benefactors'.

He's with those who want their Nations to remain 'pure'.

As a church goer in my youth I was very sad when I started realizing that God was used by so many as simply an excuse for cruel bigoted and wretched behaviour. As part of a religious community I felt too intimidated to rock the boat when abuses were obvious. To be able to see right and wrong clearly and not through an idealogical filter has been a blessing to me, and is MY idea of being 'born again'.

Sorry to be 'heavy', but the question WAS asked.

marty (scampering back to guitar threads!)