"When he left without my public confession to Jesus, I remember thinking what an awful person he was that the only thing keeping him from killing me was his fear of Hell and expectation of Heaven" - Samuel

laugh Sorry I'm laughing Samuel, but that line busted my britches.

One’s conscience can be a powerful deterrent in keeping one from evil. However, living a decent life is also an intelligent and rational way to live one's life. Creating a decent World that one wants to live in doesn't require a belief in God.

"The person to admire is the person who has no hope of a reward in the afterlife and yet acts decently in this life" - Samuel

Good line Samuel! Reminded me of this one: "a true act of charity is one where the donor remains anonymous".

John smile