I understand this thread was developed by a person back in 2002. Luckily I know him. However, religion to me is a belief system. One is got to belief in something to be hopeful or hopeless, and be alive. I am Hindu, it's my belief and I take a pride in it. Of course every religion has its pros and cons. To me it's the most liberal religion in the WORLD. No Hindu to my knowledge has pursued somebody to join the religion or go to temple. It’s based on one’s on faith and understanding. I like the Darsan (philosophy) and the growth of Aathma through Karmic life. Did not want to sound so religious freak, but I trust my faith of being Hindu.