I think you need to re-read the Bible. And this time, instead of trying to twist things to what you wish they said, take it for what it is and change your mind to God’s way of thinking.

If you want to continue this conversation, give me a Bible verse that proves your point, and I will show how you took it out of context (or agree if it is in context).

You can’t honestly bring up Fox News as an example of news bias. EVERY news is biased, no exceptions. News reporters are just people. And people can’t help it, they have opinions. Take a look at the Top Liberal Progressive Websites and notice how many call themselves news. Then take a look at the Top Conservative Websites and see only one news site.

Me, too…. Hello, FOX "News"

This country was never meant to be a top-down, state of tyranny, forcing the same rules on everybody. that’s why we are so divided. The great US was meant to be a collection of states. If gays in Massachusetts want to get married, if Liberals in California want to pay high taxes, if Christians in Mississippi want to have freedom to worship, if Illinois wants to offer free abortions, if Indiana wants to outlaw it, each state should be able to do whatever it wants to. And if the people don’t like it, they can move to another state.

Quote: “…I can’t think of a time where I felt god beside me.”

I don’t think you would necessarily “feel” God’s presence, although I have a time or two. What I meant was, consider all the coincidences in your life, that worked out to your benefit, from personal experience, to general survival coincidences. And ask yourself, is it really possible that there are that many coincidences?

For me, I was miraculously healed from five herniated disks. When I was on crutches and in crippling pain, two doctors told me my Degenerative Spine Disease would get worse as I got older. But after some hard work, I am now in nearly the best shape of my life- I am no longer in constant pain, I can walk, run, do pull-ups, I practice Tae-bo, and I am very active.

An even bigger miracle happened to my son, and a good friend. Me and my wife have had so many prayers answered, I should write a book.

Quote: “Do you think that usually believers are honest with themselves?”

I think both sides of the spectrum have a wide range of opinions. So, yes, a lot of believers are honest, and a lot are not. It depends on someones level of faith.

Some churches only teach the basics- God is love, good advice, protector, etc. I think these churches are the least informed, and as such, rely more on faith than knowledge.

On the other hand, some churches teach the whole Bible, and are not afraid to tackle politically incorrect subjects, or controversial topics, like gay issues, Gods punishing attributes, Creation, etc.

I think those churches, who fully educate their people, not only what the Bible says, but what history, science, and mainstream schools of thought teach, and contrast that with what is proven to be true vs what most people think. In other words, the more educated a Christian is, the more likely he will be to have a strong, unshakable faith.

That’s what works for me. The more I learn, the stronger my faith grows. It’s important to know what is scientific vs what is philosophical, what is historic vs what is assumed, and, of course, what is right and what is wrong.

Thank you for your time.