[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

So, you are actually agnostic.

For the record, those many of us who are practicing Christians, but at heart really deists....and we simply find Christianity a convenient, and useful avenue, through which we can pursue a spiritual life. I'm not trying to speak for others, but in candid and in-depth conversations with other "Christians" many will admit as much when pressed on the issue.

You simply reject the choice we have chosen, perhaps because of some aversion or bad experience with institutionalized religion. Many practicing Christians also have "questions" about the precise nature and character of God--they (we) just choose a convenient and culturally, easy, path to satisfying our spiritual needs.

I like that description very much. Thanks for that admission. I can understand that and can relateto that. I've looked at many religions but am really just looking for a group maybe more like Habitat for Humanity that doesn't really worship and isn't tied to dogma but goes out and does what the bible preaches and helps the less fortunate in life. Thats the type of "religion" I could enjoy and respect.

And I don't mean the 1% or so churches spend on the poor. I mean like meet in each others houses and exchange ideas on who and how to help others.

Thats my idea for a good religion.

Dave