It has taken almost an entire hour to read this thread. I was born and raised as a Christian, however, there are certain things that I disagree with in the bible. I also believe that it is human nature, a trait given to us by God, to contort, twist and change things how we see fit. Do I believe in a higher power, yes. Do I believe that I need to pray to this god, and worship him with every breath, no. If the book is accurate in it's tales, then he knows what I beleive. Why do I need to tell anyone? Why do I need to debate this topic? Why should I shake my finger in disgust at somone else that doesn't believe the way I do? I don't, plain and simple. You believe what you want to believe, it's not for me to tell you. The book teaches acceptance, and forgiveness. These are the two biggest things that I take from it. I am not higher on the totem pole than anyone else, nor do I think that way. Nor will I tell them, they are going to burn for all eternity for not reading something, and not conforming to it. I'm human, it's in the way I was created to make my own decisions.