Finally, in 1998 I knew I had to make a move. I was afflicted by doubts that meant I had to know. I devoured books and surfed the Internet in search of the answers. They were often hard to find but in a few months I was happy that the only option was to cease flirting with faith and be received formally into the church taking Bede as my confirmation name. I remain heavily influenced by my scientific education but flatter myself into thinking I have a better idea of science's limitations than do most people.
Reason is a vital tool but alone it is unable to account for the breadth of human experience.
More important is love even if, on its own, it too can be dangerous. I am also ecumenical and do not think any creed, especially not Christianity, can claim a monopoly of the truth. God is so far beyond us that he created religion to give us a chance of forming a relationship with Him. The different religions He gave us reflect the different needs of humanity. To me, a Moslem or Baptist claiming only they know God is as offensive as the atheist telling me I am irrational.