[Prudence]

Yes - because according to my perception of the world I've seen his/her/its work and influence.

The harder question for me is: what next?

I have, at various times in my life, considered converting to just about every organized religion out there. It's difficult to evaluate, because I find myself looking for the one that's the most convenient for what I'm already doing, which doesn't seem proper.

I still from time to time toy with the idea of converting to Judaism, for many of the reasons GD articulated. However, that particular religion is so enmeshed with a cultural and ethnic background I can never share that I feel it would actually be rude to try to follow that path.

I have also considered adding more "pagan"-style practices -- not because I want to go about casting spells and whatnot, but because I don't think contemporary mainstream religion pays enough attention to the wonder that is nature. If (for example) Christians believe that God created the natural world, why don't congregations spend more time in amazement of nature?

Lately I've even been contemplating a more..hmmm....fantastical view of Christianity, complete with vigorous, unseen battles between the forces of good and evil. (Is it heretical if I picture these unseen forces using unseen light sabers?) I've probably been reading too much about manicheans again.

I see myself currently as on a quest for knowledge. And since I seek knowledge of something ultimately unknowable, it's a journey without a destination. To some, this is dangerous thinking - and a further example of immoral rootlessness. I don't think exploring other ideas is dangerous or puts my soul on the fast track to demons and pitchforks. I think the most dangerous thing I face is a tendency to want to shape my beliefs to please others. It's difficult to walk the line between not concocting a convenient faith on the one hand and not blindly following charismatic practitioners on the other.