I love Anne Lamott. And she's a theist.

i've gotta warn you: i save all these goodies in my files

The interesting part of this is: what a wonderful and easy way to learn about another person! Just ask them to explain their religious beliefs and Bob's yer Uncle... they paint a full-color picture of themselves for you.

Funny how people put hate as part of their religion when I was told it was all about love but the deluded fools.

The claim of course is that god hates these people and you are just agreeing with him -- when in fact it is the believer who hates, has joined a group that shares their hatred, and then is attempting to validate their self-image as loving and kind (to people they don't hate).

As I always say -- fundamentalist religion is a funhouse hall of mirrors.

Nicely stated.