Scott, I like how you put it: "I love writing about my faith, how I have blown it in the past, how I blow it now, and how each time Jesus is there to pick me up." You're obviously doing a lot to dispel myths about Christians, just by being humble and open rather than self-righteous and judgmental. Keep doing what you're doing, and thanks for being a part of the community here.

Jeb, you nailed the problem: "when these absolute beliefs translate into intolerance." I am so grateful to be able to interact with lots of people who are different from me. At my girls' elementary school right now, there's a huge bulletin board some of the kids made that says "We are all the same, we are all different." That seems like the very healthiest way to see one another.