While I was mostly on your side, I will jump in here and state that none of us know Sagan's religious beliefs. And what does the term 'born again' really mean? What if a person always believed in God and Jesus, why does that person have to be 'born again?' I am truly offended and pissed off by people such as yourself who walk through life with a holier than thou attitude and treat others condencendingly if their belief does not match your own. And, of course, it never does. I am not worried about Sagan's salvation. He's dead and it's much too late for me to do anything about it, if I could at all, anyway. I am however, worried about my own salvation. With that said, this is a thread concerning AC. You want to preach, go to a thread about preaching.
OK, since this is an important issue and there are others involved, I need to share God's word with you. In John 3:3, Jesus Himself says, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." It's not my word, it's His. If you are offended by His word, you're offended by Him, not me. You can take it up with Him. I have no beef with you. You commented that you are worried about your own salvation. That's good! If you read John chapter 3, you will see the path to assurance of salvation. Thanks for listening.