Lightwizard wrote: ... It's their excuse for their often stodgy and peculiar behavior.
You know, something I heard really caused me to start thinking about that sentiment. Of course, we know there are some people who are legitimately drawn to the Beatitudes and the message they believe comes from Jesus, but I'm beginning to think there is a
huge contingent, who do just as you suggest. Did you hear about the recent revelation concerning Scott Stapp (sp), the former frontman for Creed?
He's touring with Kid Rock, and walks in on the Kid, in mid-orgy, comes in armed with a camcorder, and asks if he can wade in.
Kid was the normal one. I used to think these revelations--like the Bakkers, Swaggart, et al-- were momentary lapses. Now, I wonder if most religionists aren't drawn to religion in the first place to overcompensate for their dirty little proclivities...