Good morning.

[The Magic Pudding]

Good morning to you.

I always feel a little dishonest lurking around forums without taking part, or at least introducing myself. So hello, good morning, I'm Royston. I'm a musician, but that's not important right now.

I don't believe in any gods, but I couldn't help noticing that every society and civilisation has some form of religion, and if not they seem to have personality cults like Mao or Lenin in their place. Gods and religions seem to serve some purpose, which is what really interests me. Attempting to start a conversation about it usually ends badly, however: religious people try to 'save' me; and skeptics and scientists deride me for my irrationality.

Hopefully I will get on a bit better having that conversation here.

Ah, so that was you.
I've often had the feeling someone is lurking, furtively watching as I type, just out of view.
Welcome, it is better we have you where we can see you.