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I had the most fun debating my father and step-mother over religion today. I really wish I had recorded it. They're hardcore conservative block-head christians. My dad gave up about five minutes in and handed the phone to my step-mother. I told her basically all religions are the same, which she replied, oh hay no! She said all religions aren't the same and that their (her and my father) faith wasn't even the same as Catholicism, but they are Christians, so that made no sense. I said basically, which implied room for ambiguity, that traditions may be different, but for the most part there's a creator, a book of prophecies/teachings, and a place of worship. Which she replied with nothing, except, "well, we'll pray for you." I giggled and agreed. Somehow she got talking about the universe and said, "don't you think with all the universe has to offer with it's mystery and complexities that a creator must be behind it?" Which I replied, "no I think the opposite, like, why would God create the moon?" "so you can see at night" "Then why didn't he(I use this term loosely) just make it day light at all times?" "Because people need to sleep." How funny is that? I love debating, because I always learn how much I know, if that makes any sense. Umm I just ordered some tasty vegan treats online, which I hope to be getting soon, so I may gorge. Much love. Jeuls