One thing you quickly can see is that there was nothing written about the "Christian religion". I believe it would be hard on one hand to strictly adhere to the second amendment by claiming the forefathers could somehow see into the future to understand that citizens would be carrying rifles made for war with the capacity to fire 30 rounds before reloading and then turn around in the next breath and try to translate that they were talking about various Christian religions only. I think those that wish to use the literal context in one place should be willing to use the literal context everywhere.

And when it comes to morality I agree that a certain chosen moral standard of some isn't broadly taught. But you see morality is a complex thing. What you consider certain moral standards others do not. The Bible teaches what man has written in a book and some think that should be taught to everyone. Still others have a totally different moral standard they believe in. Some think that you are who you are. That you are either born gay or you're not. Some feel gay marriage is okay. Some consider that a sin. The Bible is nothing but a religious view of morality. Something that should not be compelled learning for anyone.

Some of what I consider very moral people are not Christian. In fact they are not religious at all. They give to a lot of charities, love their neighbors, are respectful to others and above all, are not judgemental towards others who choose a different lifestyle or believe differently than themselves. Many Christians I know are the same way and very good people. But there's good and bad in both. Nobody has the market cornered on morality and good people. You see, I don't believe in ostracizing people because they are different. I don't make excuses to take away their rights, call them sinners and call that being Christian.

I'm not trying to say that you do. But let's face it, the very people that claim to represent the Christian base in this country often do. They wear it as a badge of honor and use it for political gain. I think that has a lot to do with why Christianity is having trouble keeping and gaining it's younger crowd more and more. I don't see anything wrong with saying you don't share some of those views about gay marriage, or the gay lifestyle. But when it gets to the brimstone and fire parts of such a message I don't feel Christianity is doing itself any favors.

I believe that God and Jesus Christ are about love. And often times these days that's not the message I see a lot of Christians sending. It seems when it comes to the love part, it's only they that God loves.

I think it helps explain the "none's" part of the original post. They love the teachings of Christ and the Bible. They just feel that religion as a whole doesn't represent the Bible and it's most precious message. That's why they consider themselves Christians but refuse to attach themselves to organized religion.

Now I'm not trying to get you to agree with me. I'm not even trying to convince you to change your mind. I'm just presenting you with a different perspective.