[EequalsMC2]

I have not cried so much since my brothers suicide, which took place in 1987. I never got over it.

Thank you for that precious link. I know my brother was ill, but never saw his condition actually it written down.

To clarify my position on religion being man-made, I meant that religious practices were formed by man in order to worship God, yet it is the individual whom God judges - not the specific religion practiced by the individual.

Catholic, Protestant or Jew, all men are judged by God in the end. I tend to think Gods judgment is of the heart, indeed, the true intent of a person.

Maybe I just need to believe that, but God knows that as well.

[wallcrawlr]

Thanks for posting something I can lecture on quickly.

I tend to think Gods judgment is of the heart, indeed, the true intent of a person.

Just to clarify the term "intent" and "heart".

I believe we must know why we are saved. Its not only an emotional feeling of the heart.

Sin deserves punishment, Jesus has stepped in and provided the sacrifice for us, if you/anyone repents of their sins, realizes that God has granted grace to those that believe in the gift his son is...you to will be saved.