Boo, I believe that "spiritual duties" (or "religion") consist in having mercy, doing justice, and trying to make our friends and family happy.

But, in case you would think that I believe many other things as well as these, I should make it clear that I do not believe in the religious doctrines declared by the Roman Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant churches, or by any of the other churches that exist today, for that matter.

My intelligence (my mind) is my own "church".

I do not mean by saying this, to denounce those who believe otherwise...I feel they have the same right to their belief as I have to mine.

My view is that it is necessary for the happiness of a man, that he be mentally faithful to himself.

I enjoy my right to be faithful to my own concept of what the meaning of life entails, and I owe no explanation to anyone else concerning my beliefs.

I guess my policy boils down to a simple, "live and let live"...it works for me, and, that's all that matters.

Ian

PS...Yes, "E-an" is the correct pronunciation of Ian...it is Gaelic-Scotch for "John"