By billybee ~ I n the struggle between monotheism vs. atheism, it is monotheism that poses and sells itself as being the “good guy.” By framing unbelief as being dangerous or even down right evil, it tricks people out of their option of ever giving serious consideration to the possibility that there may not even be any actual god to serve and fear. It hinders discovery and prohibits our true nature and understanding of the universe. This universe is our true creator and it is every bit as self sustaining as any invented god might claim to be. Today’s monotheism is the dying yet still powerful remnant of a pre-scientific solution that ancient minds invented in order to create a desperately needed sense of security. Its foundational building blocks are myths that enshrine ignorance and fear which are in turn cemented together by unquestionable authority. It’s main objective has been to hold inquiry in check under the false notion that human advancement and progress are evil and new...

By billybee -- I was a "True Christian" for about eight years starting back in 1981. I attended a pentecostal non-denominational church (Glad Tidings-Boise) back in the first five years of my time as a believer. It was there that I learned to accept the idea that my first duty to God was to tithe to the church. I was absolutely faithful in my giving of tithes and offerings. I was a "happy giver". After five years at Glad Tidings (a very legalistic church) I became drawn towards a different fellowship; Calvary Chapel of Boise. The vibe at C.C. was way more up my ally. I'm a professional musician and C.C. was just then forming in Boise and I fit perfectly into the youth oriented fellowship. Calvary's Pastor (Bob Caldwell) and I became really good friends. We not only built the C.C. fellowship together, we also did a lot of prison ministry and even had some "leadership retreats" together. After three years as C.C.'s music minister, I me...