Wish granted; I will not quote you.
I will go at this piecemeal because it's late and I don't know if I'll finish answering before I have to move on to other things.
I believe in MY God. I, like you, thought for years that I was agnostic but managed to think the 10 Commandments were a good set of guidelines. I have not practiced my Christian religion since I was confirmed, etc., but I got to a point in my life when I just got tired of arguing with myself over actualities-I decided I would practice within myself, get what I need from it, and give what I can to it, on my own. 'Nuff said.
You seem to have your shit together on a lot of fronts; I like the way you use reason. I can live with the disagreements and still enjoy the give and take, because that's the way I look at all of it-not a fight, by any means. I have to admit I do occasionally enjoy taking a chunk out of someone here, but only if they deserve it, and only if they ask for it. This forum is like everything else to me; put something worthwhile in, get something of value out.
Back to religion for a sec-even if it IS just a comforting "nonreality" to someone, it's proving it's worth.
You seem to be on the same track I was on: living in "just in case" mode. I hope it leads you to where I am-I think it would work for you.
And I agree about my eagle. I'm looking for an appropriate replacement, but don't know which way I want to go yet.
Good chat.
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