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I'm far from scared, bible thumper.

I've had 12 years of Catholic education (aka brainwashing).  Even then, as we were forced to attend mass and chant in unison, most of us simply went through the motions.  If you really STOP and think about your actions in church and what you say again and again b/c it's all so ritualistic, you'll see it amounts to nothing.

If anything, YOU should be scared for not having the ability to think for yourself.

Before Twitter and other such nonsense, there was word of mouth.  from oral to written communication, genius

Now, having said that, if Jesus WERE the real deal, you'd still find different accounts of his miracles.  Look at all of the primary accounts related to Greek theatre!  And the masses were ALSO illiterate. Their brainwashing occurred through tragedies and traveling troupes - carrying the stories to the people.

So there's no comparison.

If Jesus were truly "not of this world," we'd have multiple accounts.

But sadly, your brain is hardwired to "believe." [/quote]

[quote]I think we can all tell that your 12 years of Catholic education ruined your relationship with God. Sadly, that does happen, as the Catholic church -- like all churches -- is man made and thus has human flaws. But I do think the level of anger that you display here is  indication that you are still struggling with this. And fortunately, God will never give up on you. [/quote]

Nothing ruined my relationship with God.  It was never there to begin with. I went through the motions b/c this was how I was raised.  There's no time to reflect when you're a kid.  You just follow along b/c it's what you know.

I'm not angry.  I'm actually feeling free to be rid of the "duty" to this god.  My Sundays are free. My kids don't have to go through indoctrination.  My tithing has ended, and all money goes toward a college education.

There is no struggle.

Don't analyze me, PP, b/c it makes you feel as though your religion does indeed serve a purpose.

It doesn't.

It's a man-made way to control the masses.

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