j, if your arguement is that religion weakens, then yes I agree. Following the priciples of a particular group of people is not what God calls us to do. We are to seek Him and His truth and His way, not those of any group on earth. This includes ANY religion.

I don't follow a religion, I follow Jesus. Religion leaves room for fault, God doesn't. I happen to go to a Baptist church, which I do not follow to a "T" your typical Baptist "guidline". This particular church best suited the guidelines God has put in my heart to follow.

If there is one suggestion I could make to those who don't believe or have a hard time believing, its to stop focusing on the religion and focus on God. If you really want to know more, just ask. Take a leap of faith and just ask God "if you're really there, open my eyes to see you". May not get your answer immediately, but you'll get an answer.

Psalm 145:18 "The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely."