Thanks so much, Erica -- I had a good trip, although I'm still a bit worn out from shuttling between relatives' homes in four cities and towns within a week.
Funny, I have
never perceived your posts as "cantankerous" or "pugnacious" or "raunchy"! Have I missed something??!

So my description of you stands, despite your protestations. And please, there is NO need to apologize for the things you've posted about religion! I actually agree with many of your criticisms of religious orthodoxy and
especially as to the concept of a "punishing God" who sends people to hell, etc. So believe me, if you were to form your anti-angry God union, I'd a card-carrying, dues-paying member.