<<The difference is that Amadeus uses reasoning to try to convince us of his position. If he simply told everybody that he knew all of the answers, and the rest of us would just have to have faith in him, I doubt if many people would bother to listen to him.>> I find it so difficult to understand why some react so strongly to a post in which Dori shared something which moved/motivated her. I don't recall her ever stating that she 'knew all the answers'. I think it is enjoyable and interesting when people share the deeper parts of themselves here. Is it really all that threatening? Why not allow for our differences and appreciate them? We can do this without subscribing to, or embracing another's philosophy. Lack of tolerance and respect for others' beliefs has led to violence and even death in some situations. Shall we feed this energy with more negative energy? I hope not. Siobhan