[Stormieweather]

Personally, I don't think it is up to me (or anyone) to define religion as good or bad. It is such a personal and variable thing, that a definative statement of good or bad isn't possible.

I couldn't care less if you want to worship a loaf of pumpernickel bread or your dog Spot...just as long as the form of your religion does not infringe on me and my rights. And vice versa, of course.

I do dislike the recruitment done by many religions. I think a much more powerful approach to getting people interested in what YOUR beliefs are is to BE someone admirable and inspirational. When people become curious as to what you believe in that gives you such peace, clarity, contentment, enlightenment and inner beauty, then you have effectively lived your testimony to your beliefs.

Stormie