>>>From what I've said, does anyone know if this belief system is expressed in any known religion?<<<
Anne, what you wrote sounds close to what I believe...& the closest I come to describing it is Native American spirituality...some call this type of spiritualty pagan (I took an online test & that is what I was told I was!) though I don't really call myself that because some people view that word negatively (I don't but some do)...I also love Taoism & Mysticism which really seem to have more questions than answers! The only thing that you would differ from in Native American spirituality is that you don't want ceremonies. >>Remember that when we consider the matter of John Walker Lindh<< Vince, thanks for your long thoughtful post. The above is especially compelling to me. I don't really have enough information on his situation yet & would need to know what he actually did & what he actually knew & how he was actually involved in the organization. I have known many young kids who have become involved with "religious" cults in their search for their own identity. JWL really picked the really wrong guy at the really wrong time & I am not excusing his choice, just drawing a common parallel here. I guess I feel there may be some room for compassion, depending on the circumstances as they emerge. Go ahead, flame away at me for this one! >>>The best source on alternative energy is our own US Department of Energy. I work closely with the DOE on several projects and am consistently impressed with the passionate dedication to alternatives and renewables of many in its employ. DOE's web site also has scads of information.<<< Rick, thanks for chiming in...I was hoping you would, with all of your experience. I will check out this site you recommended ******************************************** Kate Bennett www.katebennett.com sponsored by Polysonics Discover the Indies at Taylor Guitars: http://www.taylorguitars.com/artists/awp/indies/bennett.html ********************************************
