They actually worship the same god...just differnt messengers.
Jews....same god but no prophet. As far as brutality & a change in thinking...it was but a few hundred years ago the suspected witches & other "heathens" were burned at the stake.
You ever read up on the crusades??? Spanish inquision???
No god that I'd want any part of would sanctify such bullchit...YMMV
The message from the religious "leaders" changes from time to time...to suit their percieved needs & goals. Some religious leaders might actually believe the bullchit they spout off about...but my guess is that most don't...I could go off on a rant here....& actually did...but edited it out before posting.

The bottom line for me is that if your personal beliefs "as far as religion go" have no effect on me & my way of life... have at it...if it gives you comfort in times of tragedy...I envy you...
edit to add...I wish I were that ignorant...

Last edited by Middlefork_Miner; 07/19/09.