Wow. Some really good posting here.

I always been a firm beleiver in "to each his own", and I beleive the same when it comes to religion. I did ask very specific questions here and I got some great answers and I appreciate all of you for sharing very person stories here.

Rapunzel,

Your post made so much sence to me and I didnt think you were babbling at all. You made alot of interesting points that I never considered. Particularly about the reactions a child receives when they question the faith. I can remember plenty of times that the devil was used as a scare tactic. Or that GOD wouldnt like it if you did this or that. Maybe that is part of my problem.

But I also think, after reading your post, that because my young years I was raised Catholic, that perhaps I am pressuring myself to know the LORD as my family see's him.

This is a subject that I will continue to research on my own, but I really appreciate all that replied and telling us your personal thoughts and experiences. Thank you.

Huggles,

Jen