Hi Glenn,
Your site is quite remarkable. I have always struggled with
the questions you address at your site. I grew up in the Baptist
church and found at an early age that hostility was the answer
for most of them. I remember when I was eight years old I asked
if God new the future why would he create someone that he was
going to have to fry in Hell for all eternity. That was the
first time I experienced the "look". The brow wrinkles and the
tone in the voice changes, and I know I am not far from evoking
hatred in this person. The answer was "just keep your mouth
shut and believe kid." I swear I still see that "look" manifest
today in every holy war and religious atrocity I encounter.
I have a modest intellect but it demands satisfaction none
the less. It seems to always stand in a rival corner to
religious faith. The two needs wrestle an endless battle and
leave me broken in spirit.
Keep up the good work. I can't stress its value and importance
enough.
your friend, XYZ