Put me down as a Chrignostic.

Genesis is a metaphor for creation. A literal reading of it seems hopeless in the face of scientific evidence. If we are the makings of some higher being and we invented the metaphor, then why can't Genesis be a metaphorical expression of the creation of the universe, only in days rather than billions of years? I am an English teacher and feel if someone takes Genesis literally and misses its metaphorical and allegorical aspects, then they don't really understand it.

As for the rest, Christ's message was one of peace and harmony. The Commandments seem pretty clear and in line with the teachings of other religions. I really admire a lot of the teachings of Judaism.

I don't go to church nor do I label myself as anything in particular. I don't understand how or why people get bogged down in denominational minutia.

This joke has always amused me about that:

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I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don't do it!"

"Why shouldn't I?" he said.

I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!"

"Like what?"

"Well ... are you religious or atheist?"

"Religious."

"Me too! Are you Christian or Jewish?"

"Christian."

"Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?"

"Protestant."

"Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?"

"Baptist."

"Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?"

"Baptist Church of God."

"Me too! Are you Original Baptist Church of God, or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God?"

"Reformed Baptist Church of God."

"Me too! Are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915?"

"Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1915!"

To which I said, "Die, you heretic scumbag!" and pushed him off the bridge.