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A couple of thoughts: First, I think that it is typical yet shallow thinking for anyone to assume that just because one does not accept Christianity, organized religion, or embraces agnosticism or atheism that it means they are automatically void of any morality and integrity in life. My rejection of Christianity does not mean I advocate promiscuity. I think I laid out previously my code of conduct stating I personally choose "right" and "wrong" based upon the consequences of my actions and choices. I teach my children consequences, not belief in an "infalliable Bible".

Also, do not interpret my rejection for Christianity as disdain either. I accept diversity and I look at life and religion now with a more anthropological outlook. Hence, I can glean personal truths from Buddhists, Confusionists, Plato, Socrates or where ever. I can also cherry pick and reject what I determine not of any use.

Also, I want to take issue with the definition of "Faith". Faith in it's simplest form is nothing but mere belief. Admittedly faith does imply action. You believe something, exercise that faith and you are set into motion. Faith is NOT knowledge. They are on opposite sides of the spectrum. If you have knowledge, you do not have faith. If you have faith, you do not have knowlege---You have belief. I also accept that religious or not, there are many things we take on faith. I flip on a light switch, I believe it will turn on a light. That it has happened before is an example of an intellect-based faith. I turned it on in the past and the light came on so I believe it will do so again. An example of a faith-based intellect is where one discerns truth by feelings. Although I won't totally discredit personal intuition and good vibes, to say you believe based upon feelings only is an inferior standard in determining truth.

If you want to learn calculus, you believe you can first. You then are put into action and do the homework. At the end of the semester you have "learned" Calculus. Do you know just have faith in the subject or do you "know" the mechanics of the science? That's how faith works--Nothing mystical about it.

If faith is true, it must jive with the "facts". To believe in something facts nothwithstanding, that is an example of an emotional based faith-based intellect.

How this again, all relates to sexuality is because people inerrantly believe in an infailliable Bible. The fact that the Bible is no final appeal to authority is evidence by the many sects of Christianity out there. If the Bible were God's law, we should be stoning people for adultery. No wait, Jesus suddenly became more accepting.

And again, I repudate the thinking that without religion, there would be no morality. More genocide has been done in the name of religion than any other one cause.