An old 60's rock song we used to play had a great line..."If all of this should have a reason, we would be the last to know." I think there is a natural need for understanding in almost all of us, often taken advantage of by those looking for power and a way to control the gullible. There always seems to be plenty of ready made victims, too. WillyB

Hi Willyb, I'm comfortable in my own theological skin... Having been an atheist since childhood, the more I learn of religion, the more confirmation I have that religion is a man-made construct --- usually as a matter of social control. :) I'm cool with whatever anyone wants to believe until they try to force their beliefs on others....