My Response:
Wow! Those there are some strong words, especially the part where you say, "FREAK....". But you do hit some very good statements there. Today, I think most people "would" consider or call a modern day Jesus a "freak". Excellent comment!

My Response:
Well, if you go back to the 3rd paragraph in the article, it would explain it a bit. A common belief amongst scholars is the fact that "Allah", as the word, originated from the word, "illa"... which was a generic word for "a" god. In other words, it was a common word that might have been found in the dictionary...if they had dictionaries back then. Amongst pagans, the word "Allah" never was in reference to "The" God that Muslims worship or any other religion. It was a basic word that meant "A God" or "The God". However, some pagans did use that "word" to refer to their pagan gods, particularly their Moon God. It was the Muslims that took that word and made it as a reference to "their" god. Thus, "Allah" is no longer a "word", but now a "name". Of course, this is all according to scholarly history and popular beliefs.

My Response:
Hmmm, interesting set of beliefs. I've never actually "heard" anyone say that they believe in God but at the same time, believe that they are the master of their destiny. Just becareful because a Christian zealot will surely bash you for saying such and Catholic (still Christian) zealot will mostly likely condemn you to hell or lynch you, whichever might be available at the time. But I'm curious as to know what or who you mean by "God".

My Response:
Wow. To be honest with you, I've never heard of "Celi-De". If I have, I can't remember anything about it. However, you stated some excellent comments;
"...we have contributed a lot of crap to the pool of faith, we are seeking to clean up our mess.".
And...
"In the beginning God created Man in his own Image, We naturally want to return the compliment.".
I'll for sure have to look into this system. Who knows, I might even learn a few revelations. Thanks for reading my article.

My Response:
Sad to say DwayneHoover130, but there's only a handful of us out there. Kudos to you for not conforming to the mindless ideologies of the masses. And for the rest of you folks, don't be like a sheep led into slaughter, but think for yourselves; or as the saying goes, think outside the box.

My Response:
To be frank, nearly as you would expect in the Christian religions. If you read the Sacred Book of Zoroaster (not that you would), at "Hom Yasht 30:9" you'll discover that they speak of one (or more) who will heal the world as a savior and who will bring a new beginning. Their portrayal of a messiah is that of a virgin birth, one who will conquer the forces of evil and bring a new world. But the concepts of a "messiah" is nothing new nor distinct to Christianity and Zoroastrianism. This concept was littered all throughout the ancient history one would call the, "Biblical times".

My Response:
You asked, "Did he allow those aweful people like Hitler, Vlad The Impaler, etc...etc... get to the point of power they reached, or was there a much darker force that drove them to that madness". And here's the answer; YES. It's irrelevant as to who or what "drove" them to that darker force. The fact is, if God is in control of everything, is all knowing, all powerful, etc, etc, then it's logical to believe that it is God that still is to blame. Afterall, is it not "him" that "allowed" that "darker force" to subdue Hitler and Vlad? If I just witnessed a murder and did not speak up to the authorities, and later down the road, that murderer just killed another person, who's to blame? Does not the blame lay heavily on me as well as the murderer?! Doing NOTHING in the midst of chaos is just the same as YOU wreaking the havoc! You speak of "truth" by pointing me to that website (of which I checked out), but you forget something. "Truth" fluctuates with the belief and the believer. Oh, and by the way, what the heck does "Freddie Mercury & Queen" have to do with my article?

My Response:
Well, if you think about it, how long has the "idea", "rituals" and "presense" of Allah been around that part of the world? As far as we, (as of now) can comprehend, we can pretty much surmise that it has "simply been" since the beginning of time. And I think the "key word" that even you had mentioned is the focal point..."traditions". It seems it all began there in the area of Mecca, thus, it would seem logical that man, as repetitive as we are, would continue a long standing tradition...whether we believe it to be a tradition in forethought or not. If I can give an analogy, it's sorta like Christmas. Today, what is Christmas to most people who celebrate it? They simply see it as a time to gather with friends and family and exchange gifts, smiles and warmth. But wasn't Christmas, long, long ago, a celebration of the birth of the one called Jesus and nothing more and in time, it somehow got mixed with "pagan" rituals? With that said, Mecca seems to be the focal point of this long standing tradition. It stands out as the "place to be" for whatever "higher knowledge" or "peace" or "reverence" or "spirituality" or "bliss" or "oneness" one may hope to seek. To put it simply, history has deemed Mecca the place to attain advancement of the pursuit of our ideologies...and I choose this word to encompass not only Islam, but all religions that have ever trudged or still are trudging there.

My Response:
Well, the "fire" in Zoroastrianism is primarily a "symbol" representing the "energy" of their creator. It's also the fact that Zoroastrians view fire and the sun as everlasting, pure and radiant. If I remember, I think they toss some type of fire celebration during the winter seasons...but don't quote me on that. A great source on this subject would be the wikipedia.org website. As for finding a list of comparisons between the two mentioned, check out tektonics.org Good luck in your studies!

My Response:
Most excellent response and very well put. Yes folks, onewayjc hit it just right! It's not always about "going to church" or "praying 14 times a day" or even "praying to the latest statue". And time after time I keep saying that Christianity has become nothing more that this, "thing to do" or "place to be on a Sunday". It saddens and sickens me to observe this even though I do not profess Christianity. And what I observe is the fact that "Christians" have completely missed the whole point and idea. Finally, to answer onewayjs' second-to-last sentence......maybe I will. Who knows what turn of events my life will hold. Thanks for reading my article.

My Response:
Well geez, there are just too many to list here. Man's history is full of Messiahs, Lords, "Chosen Ones" and the like. One batch of "Messiahs" I can remember...(listen to me, hehehe, as if I've walked with them), are a set called "Maimonides". These are several "Messiahs" that had sprung up during the crusades......typical of course given the circumstance. If I remember correctly, one or two showed up in France around 1087, another in Cordova, and Fez. If you look into the Iggeret Teman...(a letter to the Yemenite Jews), it'll briefly mention these so-called Messiahs of end-times. Of course....or maybe not, "Alrui" should ring a bell. Or otherwise known as "David Alroy" during Messianic movement in Persia around 1160 give or take. Then there was the Cabalist "Abraham Abulafia", the "Rebuker" of Eisenstadt..(Mordecai Mokia), Jacob Frank during the mid 1700s, "Ann Lee" the female split image of Jesus, "Aradia de Toscano" of Stregheria.....(who was believed to be the true messiah while Jesus was the 'evil' version) and last one I should mention......."Rev. Moon" or otherwise known as Dr. Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church. The last one there, millions of people really do/did believe he was/is the second messiah....odd. Well, sorry for the late post but I got stuck on other issues. Hopes this helps some.

My Response:
Hmmmm..........what can I say to that in response....?? Well, I know one thing. Moart, you gotta lay off spy, conspiracy and alien movies. You've exceeded your dose man! I'm not saying I disagree with your theory...just that, fuck it's waaaaay stranger than Holly Wood! Although, I must say that I liked your hard drive part.

My Response:
Respect? It's not a matter of respect. It's called "Critical Thinking" or "Contemplations" or even "Scientific Reasoning". Any or all of that would suffice. What is a "prophet"? Have you seen one? Have you experienced one? Have you ever been in the presence of one? Or is that purely a literary knowledge you picked up from studying your religion? So what am I trying to say? Simple. Your religion is like any other religion--based on nothing.

My Response:
Thanks for enjoying my article. Yes, I was raised as a "Christian". What I know now, (which is nothing compared how much there is to learn), was due in part to growing up in a Christian environment, but as well, through personal and some educational research/oberservations throughout life. As far as you often being challenged about the question, "what is a Christian?.....well, I'd say most Christians today face that same inquiry. Afterall, there seems to be more and more sects of Christianity as each decade turns....or sooner. Of course, there is a major problem to that. And that is....well, have you ever played that game where everybody is in a circle and one person whispers something into the next persons ear until it goes all the way around and back to the first person? If you know that game...then you understand that major problem. You say, [Quote] "I think it is an iner descission to love people the way Christ did..... I want to know the fellowship of sharring in his suffering." [Quote] Those two lines you said above......THAT, is a REAL Christian.

My Response:
Thanks for reading my article. Of course, there are those who cannot accept the fact of a "Creator", thus will acknowledge the concept of evolution. One such group would be scientists or those who practice a "logical" way of life. The fact is, it is hard to disprove an idea and replace it with a concept (such as a creator), that really cannot be proven through a scientific theory...or proven physically. I suppose it just boils down to a lack of faith.

My Response:
It always amazes me when someone writes in to actually agree with one of the articles that I have written. The fact is, 99% of readers who care to make a response will usually have something negative to say....which I welcome with open arms. But this fine individual here is proof that I'm not as crazy or off the wall as alot of people may be quick to judge. I guess the bottom line is, there are a few people out there that are smart enough to actually.....think outside the box. Congrats to you susieqs!

My Response:
You are absolutely right there N James. I guess I should have re-phrased that part of the sentence. But if you notice, near the end of that sentence, I do say that the Jews believed that Jesus was no more than a prophet....thus meaning, they acknowledged him. And about Moses, well, you seem somewhat preturbed that he didn't get to experience the "promised" land as did the people he lead. For some, it makes them wonder and maybe even doubt the god they worship. For others, it means nothing. For me, as being a person on the outside looking in on Christianity as a whole, I find it unfair. But, that's another story for another time. Glad you enjoyed the article.

My Response:
**NOTE: This email was not initially sent to "The Blasphemy" although it was in reference to it. Because this response from the reader was way too long to post, I decided to make it into a seperate document. To read it, simply click on the link "Read letter". Now to my response to Bing: First off, thank you for all your comments. Even though I hardly can live up to those praises, I try my best and will continue to try. Yes, as you have said, everybody is a story and everybody has a story to tell. Wow, such a powerful line. You say, "We can make choices?better choices!".....but what is a better choice!? How do we define a better choice when it comes to living a life as we know it? How do we define a better choice when there are an endless and infinite array of possibilities, of circumstance, of standards both physically and mentally.......a life brimming with "IFs", "ORs", "ANDs" and "BUTs". Sure, it's easy to say that we can make better choices......but can you tell that to a poverty stricken little child somewhere on a vast empty wheat field? Can you tell that to the mother who just lost her only daughter in a car accident because the driver who hit her was high on dope? Can you tell that to a fanatical Christian father who disowned and wronged his son because he could not believe in his father's god!!? DO WE STILL HAVE A BETTER CHOICE!? I think not. Life is ruled by what happens around us and whether we like it or not our choices are handed to us limited by those happenings. Yes, I have passed a pretty hateful point in my life, as with many people of every culture and race. But then you say, "Now you're talking wildly and senselessly about God?Your Savior and your Creator, the Almighty who made all the possibilities of giving you a good life, in spite of the hurts you've gone through life. Isn't that a favor God had extended your life?". Favor? What favor? Is it a favor from God that I get past my low point in life? How many crooks, thieves, cheaters and revelers have got past their low points in their lives? Is that a favor from God as well?? Is it a favor that a killer lives through his prison term and gets released only to kill again? Is that a favor from God? How can a good soul sit back in his old age, marvel at his past years and say, "Yes, God has truly blessed me for he has been with me through thick and thin"? HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WHEN A CROOK, A THIEF AND LIAR IN HIS OLD AGE CAN SAY THE SAME THING!? HAS GOD BLESSED HIM AS WELL!? The fact is, both the good and the bad can live to a wripe old age, get through thick and thin equally so. Neither one of them could say that God has blessed them! I'm sorry if I seem to be quite angry but I am far from it...but the truth is, it saddens me that someone can say I'm blessed or God loves me. When I look at the world, with all it's wrongs and sheer evil, It pains me to hear someone tell me that I'm "blessed", "loved by God"; because every good thing I try to do, every deed of virtue I uphold, every shout of justice I voice leaves my life no better than those who do the exact opposite. Sometimes I wonder, what is the point? God will "bless" me in either case! Unfortunately, I won't be able to completely reply to your response therefore, I must cut it short. However, if there is one thing I can say in closing, it would be this; God has not blessed my life with hope, nor dreams, nor promises, nor favors, nor good will, nor any revelation. Instead, I have learned to grow physically and mentally on my own, use my own two hands, my own two feet, the eyes with which I see, the nose with which I smell, the mind with which I ponder the intricacies of life. I've learned to live a life where there is no god even though I desire to say that I have seen him. I know life because of what I see, what I smell, what I taste, what I feel.............not because someone tells me that I'm blessed or that God loves me or that he even exists. I'm just human, like anyone else....and know of life only from my 5 senses.

My Response:
Okay, so what of the Holy Spirit? Yes, the "concept" of the Holy Spirit is there, just as the "concept" of The Trinity, Forgiveness, 10 commandments, Good & Evil. But the thing is, if you were to ask someone about the Holy Spirit, how many of them would really be able to give you the right answer or explanation or even conviction? And the reason being, people can and will argue that the Bible is open to interpretation. The problem is, everybody has their own idea of what a passage might infact be saying due in most part for the fact that Christianity has fallen to such a level as if it's something to own or something to do........rather than a true conviction of how one feels and lives their lives. But the worst part is, Christians (and I'm talking about all denominations), have a bad habit of adopting "badges"; i.e. Protestants, Catholics, Mormons, etc. And to ponder the ideas as to why these badges began or evolved will take you strait back to the statement, "everybody has their own interpretation", which in-turn takes you back to the original question, "Which is the 'real' Christianity"?

My Response:
Being "scary" was not my first intention. But then again, I suppose it would depend on the reader. And no, I didn't write the article as if it was something of a new discovery. If you would grasp the article as a whole, you would conclude that It Is For Those Who Are Ignorant Of Such Matters! Obviously you're quite an intelligent individual, so would you think I'm writing it for people such as you? Of course not! By the way, "IS" there "one" god? Tell that to a person that's into a religion other than your own....all of a sudden, you'll be playing ring-around-the-rosy or and endless game of tag. It's absolutely amazing how anyone can say such a thing when not a single one of us on this God forsaken Earth has ever layed eyes on "a" god. Ahhh, then I suppose it's all about, "faith". Well hell, if that's the case, then I'm going to have 100% faith in becoming immortal and growing wings! Oops, did I just imply something there??..(for those of you who aren't that quick, mull that over a bit).

My Response:
To answer your first question, my email is on the page. It's at the very bottom if you were to scroll all the way down. You say that I'm an, in-the-closet ideologist? Hmmm, I would definately have to disagree with you on that. For one, if I was, then you wouldn't be seeing this site and reading my articles. No, instead, here I am on the world wide web for the whole world to see and read. I never was in the closet to begin with. Finally, to respond to your last sentence, you as a Christian should know that nothing is perfect; everything is imperfect. And it's sad to say but, religion will never be perfect for each man has their own interpretation of their belief, or beliefs.

My Response:
No, your comments doesn't bother me at all. Infact, I welcome all forms of comments. That's the basis behind this website, to get reader feedback. But still, it doesn't seem that you understood what I had said previously. No matter what religion you are, you are going to believe strongly in that religion and rule out all other religions. That's why I had said before that if you followed a different religion, you would strongly believe in that religion as the truth and the only truth. And now you say, "why do we think that we are with the truth". You give good reasons but don't you know that in just about every religion, they also have reasons as to why they believe theirs is the truth? In Christianity, they are killed all the time as well and by the thousands many years ago. As well, the Christian population is growing continuously. Christians are extremely close to their religion. And don't you think that they believe that the Quran is a work by man? Now let's go to Judaism. They were killed by the thousands as well. It's hard to forget the thousands that were exterminated during World War-2 and the thousands more all throughout history. My point is, in every religion, people are killed by the thousands. In every religion, it will grow in followers and lose in followers. In every religion, there are followers that are close to their beliefs. And in every religion, they believe that the others are wrong. So all the points you made about your religion, everybody else can make about theirs as well. Again, you had said nothing that gives any truth that separates your religion from the others. It's been said before, so it is nothing new.

My Response:
Mr Ahmed, let me ask you a few questions. First off, you said to me, "Do you know that Quran consists of Gods words?". Well let me ask you this, DO YOU know? Have you spoken to your god personally and did he tell you this information? I can answer that for you....no he didn't. So if you don't have "first hand" knowledge of what you say, then how can you tell me all of that? As I have said to other people, open up your mind! What makes you think the Quron is the truth? What makes you think that its words are from God? And I can say this about any religion, not just Islam. If I was to tell you that the Avesta, (which is the Zoroastrian holy book), is the word from God, would you believe me? No. Of course you wouldn't because you are Muslim and only believe in your god and your book. You believe what you believe in because of your choice as a Muslim. If you were a zoroastrian, then you would strongly believe that the Avesta are the true words. If you were a Taoist, then you would believe strongly that the Tao Te Ching are the true words. Do you see what I am trying to say? It is impossible for you or for anyone to say that their bibles, or holy books, or scriptures are the truth because NO GOD, WHETHER MIGHTY OR WEAK, WHETHER HIGH OR LOW, HAS EVER DECLARED ANY BOOK TO BE THE TRUTH! We as followers of whatever religion only wish and believe it to be true. Lastly, reading is what I do. And when I read more as you said to, I will still write and my articles will still be the same.

My Response:
In actuality, the term, "Alien" can be applied correctly in this regard. Why is that? Well, if you go by any dictionary terminology, you'll see why. One of the definitions is, "unfamiliar". so, as you say, you can "essentially" call this creator an "alien" since we don't know anything of/about this entity. And for anyone that says they do, well, in that case, then I know Superman and Batman...(I challenge anyone out there that is reading this to write in and tell me your tale of knowing this god!) But, as the saying goes, "whatever floats your boat".

My Response:
Reader wrote: "However, because of the way you state things and refer to Mohammad, I find it to be disrespectful and that it will only breed hate, turn people off and get no one nowhere". Yes George, that is "almost" exactly it. However, I'm not here to try to breed hate nor stop anyone from getting anywhere, and if I turn some people off, so be it. The whole intention of this site along with all of the containing articles are to be foul-mouthed, disrespectful and in some cases, biased. Why is that you say? Well, it is to get people to think, to be open-minded, to have a different perspective on things and most importantly, to get people fired up and emotions running. THAT, is how the most emotional and intellectual debates, arguments and talks are carried. And if it breeds hate as a bi-product, that right there dictates that people are ignorant and blind to objections, investigations, opinions and IDEAS. If I was to say, "God may no longer be around.", people might have a quick and simple remark or toss it out the window all together. However, if I was to say, "God is dead!!", then just watch how many people will get fired up and try to show me proofs, reasons or what naught to negate my statement. But, it would be the wise man who does it so intellectually and not as a barbarian who is screaming and getting physical. Unfortunatelly, I cannot imagine if mankind will ever attain that level regarding religion. Thanks for reading my article.

My Response:
(The above comment have been edited to reduce size and parts omitted for privacy.). The above response shocked the hell out of me. First, I'd like to point out the fact that in my article, "Origin of Allah", nowhere do I mention Dr. Robert Morey nor his Moon God theory. Second, this article does not use him as a source, nor is based off his unintelligable quibbles. And lastly, the article does not argue the idea that "Allah" is infact or is infact not the Moon God; rather, the article in question is suggesting the NAME Allah, originated as an existing name or word prior to the existence of the Islamic religion. In no way can this article be compared to that of Dr. Robert Morey for the fact that there are historical and theological evidence of the existence of a Moon god at Kabal before the rise of Mohammad. "Hubal" or "Sin" are but a few titles attributed to the Moon god, Including "Allah"..a generic reference to "a god". As for your challenge.....which I had to omit, it would be irrelevant for there is no support from "The Blasphemy" to a Mr. Morey. As a final note, these articles are not based upon evidence, proofs nor researched materials but rather, based upon individual opinions of the authors of "The Blasphemy". Please see the Dislcaimer at the bottom of this page.

My Response:
Thanks for the email Mr. Al-Haq, even if it is of a slightly bashing nature. But, for your information, have you considered that I might not have been speaking to you Muslims? If I am intelligent enough to write an article then I should be equally as so in knowing my potential audience. Don't be so narrow-minded, believe it or not, there are people out there that have very little clue....if any, of other religions besides the one(s) they practice. The other thing, it might behoove you to learn your history a little more before you make any statements. The first house built by Ibrahim (Abraham), did not last. Houses are built upon houses and domes are built upon great cities. My conclusion? Ibrahim did his thing at his time and that was that. The pagans did their thing at their time and that was that. And so, it was Mohammads turn. Don't think that reading one source of history provides concrete answers.........especially if you're reading from a religious text. Oh, so I'm a non-believer? Can you give me the definition of a "non-believer"? I will say nothing more on that. And finally, it is not by Allah's permission that you know anything, but it is by your imprisonment of your mind!

My Response:
Although I very rarely ever post a response from the same person back to back, I figured this one warrants it. Sorry "Mr" Seeker but your other response on the, "In the Beginning" article, had to be omitted since I cannot.....(boss will fire me), post 3 comments from a single viewer. As for this one, points have been made that all religious people should contemplate. It's true, why do people.......(especially those in religious power), hide behind such sayings, It is God's will or He moves in mysterious ways. I'll tell ya why. The facts are, God...(or any other godly figure), are the only ways to explain something that they cannot comprehend.....fathom. "God" is the lazy man's excuse for a quick answer no matter how bogus or faulty it sounds. And because the "fear of God" is instilled within the week, the meek, the followers and copiers, what is said, is "The Word".

My Response:
Ahh, but you see, that's the beauty of it. To be able to discuss such "volatile" topics and yet be able to maintain a level head. There is no point in discussing matters, whatever they may be, if both parties fight and bicker over it.......such as we see in todays congress. If only bodies from all walks of religious backgrounds could chat and discuss differences amongst each other, things would be alot different than how they are now; i.e. hatred towards Jews, hatred towards Muslims, hatred towards Christians and etc. I for one, can discuss such hot topics as religion without getting all worked up and "shutting" the mind down to any and all views. (Take this to heart Catholics!).

My Response:
Yes, very, very true. People do need to take a good look at real life. Stop relying on a god that you..(the reader) and I both cannot fathom. But this is not to say that I don't believe in a god. However, I cannot seem to believe in something that is suppose to represent "good", suppose to be the "knight in shining armor", suppose to be the "punisher of the wicked", suppose to be the "hero", the "savior", the "redeemer". Maybe it's the old saying, "Everyone needs something to believe in". Yes, but why hide from life with whatever belief it may be? Mr/Ms Seeker...(the above comment), hit it on the nail with, "....most all of the bloodiest war known to man were all because of the god question". Very true. Where was this "God"? Who can answer me?

My Response:
I appreciate you taking the time to read my article and I hope that I can make you feel more at ease with your confusion. The first question you asked me was whether or not I believe in Christ. Your question relates directly to the article because the answer is becoming more and more ambiguous. To answer you as directly as I can, I must say that I do believe in the message of tolerance that "Jesus of Nazareth" preached to the people of his region. To say that he is the messiah or savior is becoming an out-dated idea. After all, if "Jesus Christ" is the sole savior of mankind, it would not have been necessary for him to give us the spiritual and philosophical tools to save ourselves. With this logic, we must assume that the same credit must be given to Mohammed, Siddhartha (Buddha) and all other HISTORICAL figures from whose ideas the great monotheistic religions have spawned....(not that Budhism is strictly monotheistic to all of you lovers of semantic argument). Second, I think it may be important for you to find out why your husband is heading into a new philosophical direction for the sake of your relationship. You might not like what you hear, but if you were afraid of that, you would not have read the article on our website. The world we live in is forcing us to question everything, particularly religious and political authority. Your husband is doing what many of us are doing; searching for truth in a pile of insurmountable lies and hypocricies built by crooked and egotistical systems, political and religious. You agree with me "on many points" as you said, so I see no reason as to why you and your husband should not explore new possibilities and philosophies together. You may not come to the same conclusions, but you will know yourselves and each other better because of it. When you have achieved a balanced and harmonious truth together, things get a little easier to deal with on a day to day basis; enter my satirical nature. Taking the issues somewhat tongue in cheek creates an air of relaxation. True, the issues are very serious to millions of people, but seriously. A little humor goes a long way. To answer your other question, I get my information from every source I can find whether it is libral, conservative, religious or atheistic. Some of my comments are purely observational, but I back up those observations with published facts if the comments warrants such. To answer your final question, I read a lot! There are too many great thoughts and ideas published to just let them slip through history. I think everybody should read when they get the chance. As a final thought, please, for your sake, don't lock yourself into a specific mindset. Be flexible because who knows what drastic changes in thought and life tomorrow will bring. *Note: The article relating to this comment was originally published by Kadriel of "The Blasphemy". -Kadriel of "The Blasphemy"

My Response:
Hmmmm, what do I believe in? I get that quite often. If I had the time, I would lay it all down but being that I really don't have that time and need to finnish up my essays, I'll just make it shorter than I would like. In reading your comment, I have come to two conclusions, one of which is a no-brainer. First, you are either a student or an instructor......yes, yes, kudos to me for figuring that one out. Second, you must be another robot in society.....no offense. But here is what I'm getting at; I imagine that you have the same concepts of Christianity as nearly everyone else who have the notions of that religion....(If we were speaking of some other religion, just substitute Christianity for that other religion, leaving everything else intact). The fact is, If I was a true Christian, one that walked, and talked and lived my life truly as God had planned and not simply adopt the badge of Christianity, your first sentence would not be, "I would just like to know what you do believe in", nor the second sentence. But here's where the "robot" comes into play. You have the same notions as the rest of society.....Christianity is a label/Sunday event/trivial part of life/ritual/meaningless gathering/comfort zone. If I was one that truly followed God, I would not even have this site to begin with for the fact that God speaks against the idea of arguing over such matters. And If I was a complete atheist, none of my claims would come close to the ideas of Christianity. Yes, my language does prove otherwise for the fact that I do not believe in mainstream Christianity. I loathe it because it has turned into a man's concept! However, I do not rule out the idea of a god or creator all together or the fact that everything was created because "mother nature" does not have an intelligence, nor can coincidence happen back to back a thousand times over. And should I attempt to explain the truth about creation? If I knew, I wouldn't spill it and since I don't know, I can only rant and rave. Instead, I write against popular beliefs, notions and ideas just to turn some heads, or open some eyes and hopefully people will begin to think for themselves rather than having someone else or a so-called leader(pope) think for them. Finally, I'm glad I can be of some assistance in your speech. Good luck.

My Response:
The answers to my questions are as simple as reading the Bible? Wow, now isn't that an arrogant statement? So Mr. unknown-name must be a Christian of some sort from what I gather. So if I was to read the Bible or even ask a Pastor my questions, I would undoubtedly get my answers? You see people, here is a fine example of narrow-mindedness. Suppose I was a Jain and you were questioning the concepts of Karmic dust. And I say to you, "Read the Siddhantas and you will find all your answers there for the truth is within Jainist's texts". That would mean as little to you as what you had said to me. Here is the problem; the Bible you speak of is no more valuable to me than an empty can of potatoe salad. The fact is, one can believe and strongly so, in his/her religious text but never use it as the concrete source of argument. It would have no foundation for it is strictly from a very narrow and single point of view. It would hold no value nor truth in the eyes of your opponent because your opponent does not share the same ideologies, beliefs or convictions as you might.

My Response:
You know, I should make it manditory to have the comment forms filled out completely.......well, that might put 'em off from sending any responses. But right above is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. This person left half the info out. But Jon, what the hell do you mean in what you said? Are you suggesting that I have no faith? That God has given up on me? What God? Is there a God? And assuming there is, I wouldn't believe he's given up on me but rather could care less about me or anyone else on this forsaken world. As far as faith, nah, I have faith, abit minute but I have faith. Afterall, what good is living if you ain't got faith in something. So piss off with your arrogant judgements.

My Response:
Interesting. It is rare to find one that believes in Christianity yet at the same time, fathoms the fact that that same religion is a facade that "religious people" adhere to with a refurbished halo above their heads, in this modern time. Why do I say facade? The fact is, look at Christianity and tell me what you see and hear? You hear of lies, deceit, wrong doings, gossip, divisions, hypocrisy and the like. Maybe some people don't realize their errors......(bullshi....t), or maybe they don't understand Christianity as it ought to be but either way and the bottom line: being a Christian is compared to being a mundane employee at work. Fire_of_hope has spoken the words that has been at the tip of my tongue for many years......people DO NOT want to be a true son of God, only masquerade as one. Oh pity the person dancing in wolves clothing.

My Response:
Wow, I have now come to a conclusion; I am not the only one that feels Catholicism has strayed. YES! I AM NOT ALONE!! Oh sorry. Nediamnori has made an interesting point although possibly unknowingly. The fact is, Catholicism...(along with many religions) have more or less become a "lifestyle" rather than a personal oneness with their chosen god.....(and I say "chosen" to appeal to a range of religious backgrounds). If I was a Christian, I would sorrowfully pray to God to forgive Catholics of their double standards and their complete misunderstanding of the ideologies of Christianity. Folks, what Nediamnori said, "I love Jesus more than life itself", now that is the true concept of Christianity. It is not a matter of a Sunday event or rituals or even prayer beads.

My Response:
Well John, thanks for your nice email. Tell me though, as a "Christian", are you in the right to "see" where I am headed when the time comes? Read your Bible again and tell me what Jesus says about judging. And what the hell, your conclusion was premature! Read your "word" of God and read it damn good; including between the lines! As well, I'm going to assume God told you that he gave man Christianity for you seem to have the authority to say what you have said. As a final note, understand this, "for what you perceive may not be and what may not be is what is!"

My Response:
Well, since this person didn't leave a name, an email address or what article the comment was on, it's hard to correctly make a response. So, I will make a general one instead. First, I congratulate you for being a Catholic for 40 years.......that's alot of years of confession. Second, I do know what I'm talking about and third........how can you talk about the huge plank in my eye? You had better look in the mirror, especially as a Catholic....possibly one of the most diverged of the sects. I think the plank in my eye is in actuality the double-vision of the plank in yours.

My Response:
Chuck, why do you imagine the Bible to be true?? Is not the Qu'ron correct as well? Or the "Rig-Veda", "Analects of Confusionism", "The Apocryphas", "Torah", "Talmud", "Pali-Canon", "Adi Granth", "Avesta", "Al-Kitab-Al-Aqdas" and the "Tao Te Ching"?? Why would you dismiss any of these? Who is God? Isn't God the bearer of the gamut of our imaginations and nothing more?