I've always had problems understanding the seemingly convoluted idea that there is but one god, although 3 personas. Like ID, I've abandoned "religion" due to its inconsistencies. However, I still ascribe to Christianity. I try to think of it in this way. God of the old testament still exists. He is like a good father in that he loves his children and wants them to do well. However, like any father trying to deal with wayward children, it's his way or the highway. He'll let you do your own thing, and just like the story of the prodigal son, he'll welcome you back when you're tired of wallowing around with pigs. *smiles* Jesus is God's son. He is of God, yet not God, in that he does his father's will. He was sent to earth to teach us that the laws and sacrifices were not enough to save us from damnation because most people's hearts were not in the right place. He came as the living word of God to show us what love is, i.e. forgiving people who don't necessarily deserve it instead of demanding an eye for an eye as well as giving up everything for those you love and what you believe in. Once Jesus had performed his task, he ascended back to heaven where he rules at the right hand of God. He knows what it is to suffer, and he intervenes on our behalf. The holy ghost is God's spirit. He has a physical being which remains in heaven and a spirit which he sends to us. Were we made in His image? I don't know what He looks like, but we also have a logical side, an emotional side and a soul. Hmm....so do I believe in a triune God or 2 separate people and a spirit?!?! arghhhhhhh I don't think it really matters in the long run. I won't burn in hell for being stupid. *ggls* Just think of Him as the ultimate Dom who can dish out love and punishment, who wants love and respect, who wants you to earn your rewards, etc.