And BD’s response in 2017 still does it for me:

“This is a important topic I’m glad you brought back. I don’t think we have the whole story about God yet and people get locked in certain beliefs and never want to open their minds. We have a lot to learn if we just try.”

And let the Church say Amen!

The truth is, I deliberately steered clear of this discussion the first time around (3 yrs ago) because as BD so accurately put it back then “God is a touchy subject for a lot of people.” But BD’s response was very much in line with my thinking…the only difference being that I still attend the church I am happy with.

Tyrob also articulated a few fine points and were I to borrow a thought from him, modified a bit to express where I am on this matter it would read: I have to come to believe IN God through my own life’s experiences. And as I live and continue to *go through* this incredible human journey, I trust, God will forever remain Real to me.

Oh…and I absolutely REJECT the god of “social order” and “social conservatism.”