Originally Posted by Idaho_Shooter
But I am forever skeptical.

You do not have to live your life that way. Peace can be found through belief in God. It is a personal relationship, not between you and some group/organization/leader.

2 Timothy 1:12
"For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day."

I respect your right to not be convinced, I only hope that you too can feel the gift of peace which has been made available to mankind.