[valkyrie]

So I have a related question after reading these posts -- at what point does one decide that there are just so many things about one's religion that she should part ways with it? How do you choose a religion, then, if you're going to convert?

I guess, and I hope this statement doesn't offend anyone because that is not my intent, I just don't understand why people say they're, say, Catholic for example, but they don't really "follow the rules" so to speak. I know someone who considers herself to be CATHOLIC -- very Catholic. She goes to anti-abortion rallies and goes to church all the time and does all of these things based upon what she perceives to be her duty as a Catholic. However, she is also separated from her husband and has had sex with another guy, while still married. I'm no expert on the Catholic faith, but I'm guessing that's not something that's really promoted. I'm not saying that people should be perfect, but I'm saying that I don't get it.

Wouldn't it make more sense, if you are not going to modify your behavior according to your religious beliefs, to find a faith that agrees at least in large part with your personal beliefs and/or behavior? I hope this makes sense, and again, I hope I don't offend anyone. I just want to understand.