Theland, But your religion originated from the cult you call pagan, so where does that leave you? And what are these truths of the bible that have stood the test of time? I don't see them. I haven't read the book you're talking about, so it's difficult to make an informed judgement, but it seems to me that when it comes to demonising another belief system, all religions are as guilty, and as hateful, as each other. You're all right, aren't you?
Sherman, Theland and I have never actually met, but yes, we did meet on here. I think all of us who have been here for years know and like each other as well as people who've never met can. We are all civilised and intelligent enough to argue our case and occasionally sling a few well-aimed custard pies, but nevertheless, still care about each other.
I haven't heard from Theland, but I know he panics and over-reacts to every personal situation (which makes me wonder just how comforting his religion really is to him, but that's beside the point). I've tried for years to encourage him to look at his problems squarely, and to put things into their proper perspective, because he lurches from one perceived disaster to the next, always seeing his glass as half empty, but nothing has ever been as bad as he thinks, or says, it is (which is possibly why Waldo says he doesn't believe him - but I could be wrong). And Theland, if you're reading this, learn from history, and take note!