Good posts, BC and Ron G. That's why no matter how fervently I practice the teachings of Jesus, I would never call myself a "Christian". I just can't do that exclusionary theology thing, and am keenly aware of how central it is to the doctrines of Christianity.

I'm not a Christian, I'm a Jesusite. Similarly, I'm not a Buddhist, but I am a Tao Te Ching-a-ling.

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Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)