That power that you can feel through nature and the earth is very real. I believe that the earth is a living being, with a spirit of her own, and also that she follows the creator.

I always find it sad and unfortunate that any person or group takes it on themselves to proclaim that anyone is going to hell. It is not our place to judge that. Kathy, I am sure that your friend was/is a good person and will be rewarded and will have the opportunity to progress.

Not to push my religion or beliefs on anyone, but I just want to say that believing in the energy that we feel in the universe is compatible with many variations of spirituality and religion. In other words, we are more alike than we are different, regardless of what else we believe. Nature is beautiful, and I will gladly celebrate that with anybody.