GUEST, just some thoughts:

Yeah, I also have had problems with the "brethren". Wonder why so many Christians don't get to the Gospels? Yeah, they quote Old Testament as if that's the only foundation of Christianity! Makes it easier to do a bunch of stupid stuff while still holding onto that label.

Not to belabor the point but in Mark Jesus warned to "take heed lest any man deceive you" (Mark 14:5).

And if you'll allow me just one more. Thinking of those who are beating the drums in Luke Jesus says, "Woe unto you, also, lawyers! for ye lade men with burden grevious to be borne and ye yourselves touch not the burden with ont of your fingers". (Luke 12:26) Hmmmmm? Sounds like that bunch in Washington who want to send the working classes kids to kill and be kill and then shift the financial burden onto the working class.

Yeah, we know which *god* they trust! The one spelled money and greed.

But, having the utmost trust in God, they'll pay with their souls...

Bobert