What is a belief, creed, religion? According to answers.com it is as follows:
n.

1. A formal statement of religious belief; a confession of faith.
2. A system of belief, principles, or opinions: laws banning discrimination on the basis of race or creed; an architectural creed that demanded simple lines.

[Middle English crede, from Old English crēda, from Latin crēdō, I believe. See credo.]

That works for me as a definition. What I am wondering is why most religions one has the opportunity to learn of all have one thing in common, and that is that believers, in said faith must convert all that they meet. This would be far easier to understand if each did not also say, "Oh I know that this might not be the only way to heaven, but I think it is the best." Well if it is understood that a certain destination might have many paths, why then must one take theirs? Are religions like multi-level marketing? Are we looking for a certain number of converts to win through?

Aw well, it would be arrogant of me to think that anyone cared, in all truth, about what I think. I realize that the reason is more to make coup. The goal is to change one, to turn one around, as it were. The need to be continuously going forth and challenging others to verbal duels in order to somehow prove the validity of ones reasons somehow detracts from, rather than enhances a belief. An opinion, once offered and declined, hardly becomes more palatable when one is walloped with it repeatedly.

So, onward, sans labels, branding, and prescribed beliefs. Awaiting is the same infinite truths and exulted light as ever. Awaiting is today, this moment, forevermore.
Praise to the light for that, and praise to the rain!

The light of truth shines on us all!

Take off the shades and see. Wow I should go into advertising! naw.....