I don't take part in discussions any more, but I still check in from time to time to see what's going on here. You can read my comments to see what I believe. I'm a lifelong seeker of truth. I'd like to think I recognize a genuine article when I see it, which is why I try to spread the word when I find one. I don't talk about it much in my private life, though. I figure it's either self-righteous or presumptuous and insensitive to spout off in social circles about politics and religion. Besides, people learn at their own speed, find what they seek, and have their own muse. To each his own, I always say. However, public debate is another thing, and whenever imposing, aggressive people are offensive in trying to gain political power (especially when it's in the name of religion), and then abuse power to cause trouble or harm or loss to others, then we have a duty to point that out and speak truth to power, honestly, fairly and reasonably, without being malicious or offensive.