> > Most every religion I've looked at has the same core > beliefs, in that > > one should be nice to other people, live and let live, etc. > > It seems you haven't read a lot of the Old Testament... Not > exactly a 101 > on how to be "nice" to other people. But it's essential part > of the basis > of at least two major religions. I am not a Christian or Muslim so I might be totally wrong, but IMHO the life and teaching of Jesus is the prime authority in Christianity. Everying else is second at most. Likewise for Islam the words of the prophet are the prime authority, not the old testament. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist