Hi again Jeanie. First I must thank you for your open mindedness when discussing these things with me and not resorting to childish temper tantrums and derogatory remarks. Thank you! That isn't to imply that I think you would do these things but a summary glance at numerous other threads should be a clear indication as to why I might expect it from another poster.

I asked my questions from an argumentative standpoint, not a personal one. My sexual orientation in no way inspired my comments, nor did my religion; they were examples to make a broader statement. You asked if I meant being a pagan in the literal sense. Yes. I am a Celtic Reconstructionist, as my parents. Conversely, whereas you see me as being "lost" for my religious upbringing, I in turn do not see you or other Christians as lost. I see all religions as a chosen path. Different folks different strokes. It would indeed be a sad world, sickened by sameness if everyone across the globe shared the same religion.

I'm not sure if I got a direct answer though. Do you a) believe that America is suffering because it is no longer Christian and, if so, then b) you must therefore see other religions as the reason for America's alleged descension, right? As LinearAq succinctly points out, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and even myself worship "false gods" and therefore we should, according to this line of thinking, be stopped. Otherwise how else can one reverse the destruction which has been wrought upon "Christian America"?

PS: The Duchess of Malfi is where the quote in my signature comes from. It's a Jacobean play. I'm neither a Duchess nor female, heh!