Wow Peg, me thinks thou dost protest too much!

As to feeling 'superior' to you or anyone else, sorry I don't buy it. Just because I have different opinions, that doesn't make them superior or inferior. Just different - and apt to ruffle some feathers I guess. Sorry.

As to being 'wishy-washy', although I've studied many traditions there's just none big enough to hold me it seems. Every tradition has it's 'little box' of limited beliefs members are expected to accept and live by, and I tend to feel claustrophobic.

And all religions tend to be somewhat intolerant toward their neighbours, some worse than others. I can't stand that either. That's why I took exception to your slamming your President for using a quote from Isaiah, even though I've no use for GWBush. And I have found that disgruntled 'ex-Christian' types tend to have the most intolerant, angry and hate-filled attitudes toward any religious group, particularly Christian groups. I didn't intend it as a personal slight, just an general observation - but hey, if the shoe fits, wear it my dear!

Those statistics are from your government's 2002 census, from Bill Moyer's website, someone whose opinions I've always respected since I encountered them studying Joseph Campbell's exceptional work. If I didn't think they were credible, I wouldn't have bothered posting them.
Believe them or not, as you choose. They do indicate without a doubt that your President leads a VERY 'Christian' nation (even though Jesus Himself would probably be appalled at the association). And a nation who wants him to be 'strongly religious', yet feels 'very uncomfortable' if he expresses that religiousity. No wonder the guy can't get anything right - you people just don't know WHAT you want it seems.

And regarding the 'seperation of Church and State', it looks very nice on paper. It's a great way to delude and distract your best thinkers too. But it's just not reality. Check out your money, your oath of allegiance. "IN GOD WE TRUST". Plain and simple. Masonic emblems all over your money! Wake up and smell the coffee - or not. Really doesn't matter too much in the long run I guess. We all pay the piper.

Peace -   daylia