"Damn, my friend...an even more cogent post than your standard. I think you dig deep into the confusion and consternation that many atheists/humanist/etc. feel. It's necessary, IMO, but not sufficient, to deal with this God thing. There is a lot of other crap that's causing more direct problems on a day to day basis. I do honestly believe that these issues are intimately related, but nevertheless, that's not all there is. I honestly don't know if you depressed me or inspired...you're much like Lessig's _Republic, Lost_ in that sense (such a good book!). But you've moved me, regardless. Thanks for sharing. This is a conversation that our cohort needs to have." - Ken Kennedy