thank you, so much, KD. valuable insight and understanding of why some of us only want to state "our" take on what's in our heart. a lot of what goes on here is what caused me to leave organized religion and form my own inner spirituality. i can't stand the flaming and you are wrong bits.

and i've started feeling as if i can't discuss my beliefs due to the intense disagreements and pronouncements of right versus wrong.

i think support means unconditional acceptance of one another and, as you said, leave the rope alone if you don't have supportive feedback. there are threads here that i don't read or wouldn't dream of responding to. hope others will do the same.

your explanation of letting us having our beliefs and feelings is much needed and i really, really appreciate it. i'm tired of getting aknot in my stomach over my beliefs and the defense of them......also tired of trying to ward off the negativity.......

thank you, again!!!!!!! xoxoxo pat