Hey Guys!
This is a topic that is relevant to most of us. I am certainly mixed in the midst of these opinions. I myself am a Christian, yet I've had my dark periods of time as being one. It's what you call...religious addiction. Man, this thing sucked! I know what it's like to get so into the practice, and then to get mixed messages by various preachers. It's totally confusing, and then they sometimes make you feel like you have to follow the rules which appear to have no ground, then you might feel guilty for not following them! I can't say if I'm taking sides, because humans have a right to think and decide for themselves. Different preachers emphasize different extereme sides of the concept, such as "you're in danger of going to hell" or "discover a God who loves you." The bottom line is, stay optimistic about the whole thing, and make honest and unbiased decisions, which may evolve over time, of course.
