Boy, reading those stories I wish I was blessed with a feeble mind! I'd love to be able to believe in an all-seeing God who takes care of all of us and has a master plan and a better hereafter in store...

Unfortunately, my rational mind does not allow me the luxury of blind faith. Intellect: blessing or curse?

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are the meek
For theirs shall be the kingdom that the power-mongers seek
Blessed are the dead for love and those who cry for peace
And those who love the gift of Earth: may their genepool increase"

Bruce Cockburn, "Shipwrecked at the Stable Door"

Michael