Wow, just Wow! The first theist that I've seen with an open mind, actually questioning his/her faith. I am in shock. You're the first theist I'll Kudos for actually listening to someone on here, or for seriously questioning your faith. Even if you don't become an atheist, or if you fall back into religion, it doesn't matter, because you have actually CARED about seeking the truth, and didn't just blindly follow what has been customary or acceptable in your environment. Congratulations on having intelligence, and a skeptical mind!!!!

Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' -Isaac Asimov-