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> I agree with you. But, I disagree that the words of a book about religion is that ultimate truth.

I respect you as an individual, even if we disagree. I respect your right to make that decision. It is my hope that you will reconsider, but I understand if you don't.

> I view my responsibility to be good to others in the best way I can. As you said, truth is truth.

I certainly don't disagree with this. I am not suggesting for a moment that a follower of another religion, an agnostic or an atheist cannot do kind acts or contribute to society. Among my friends are those whom I highly respect who don't agree with me when it comes to faith. I am not saying that it is my exclusive responsibility to seek the truth. It is still my responsibility, though.

> My faith of a religion is neither here nor there, and no one else's concern.

I agree that it is no one else's concern in that I am not responsible for what you choose to do. That doesn't mean that I am not allowed to be concerned for you. (In the sense of wanting you to find what I have found.) I certainly don't want you or anyone to feel like I am cramming something down your throat. If I you have made you feel that way, please accept my apologies.

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> I respect you as an individual, even if we disagree. I respect your right to make that decision.

Agreed, and much respect is shared.

> I am not suggesting for a moment that a follower of another religion, an agnostic or an atheist cannot do kind acts or contribute to society.

Of course I agree here too. My apologies if it seemed as though I was implying otherwise. I have concerns when someone tries the make the case that one way is better than another; I don't see that here.

> I certainly don't want you or anyone to feel like I am cramming something down your throat. If I you have made you feel that way, please accept my apologies.

No apology needed. I don't, and never have taken, these kinds of discussions in an offensive kind of way. We're all entitled to our own decisions.