I always find the discussion of religion on raven interesting and I am glad
that many people join in.  My two cents worth:

First cent:  Even if many of our founding fathers were Deists, etc., they
were so in the context of a primarily Protestant Christian culture.  I
believe it is quibbling to say that the U.S. did not start out as a
Christian country.

Second cent:  I am just as irritated by those who claim that no one knows
anything about God as by those who claim that they have sole claim to God's
word.  While I myself am not enlightened, I think it may be possible that
there may be some who are.  I also believe strongly that anyone who is
enlightened is also humble,loving, and charitable.

Third cent*:  I believe it is wise to remember that as the circle of our
knowledge and understanding expands, so does the edge of our ignorance.

*Math types can't count.

Betsy Darken


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