"Actually it is based off a whole series of books just like the Bible."

The fundamental problem with this statemenet is, despite the elements of the Bible (or other holy texts) that are *more than likely* fable, the books still have a solid basis in actual history. Events that actually occured, and people that actualy existed. Gorean novels cannot lay claim to the same, they are pure fantasy from start to finish. I don't consider that a valid comparison.

"In a city near where I live we have the headquarters of an entire culture of people who use a sci-fi book written by L. Ron Hubbard as the basis for their lifestyle called Scientology. It has many members like Tom Cruise, John Travolta, etc. who are believers and it is spreading around the world."

See above.

"Yes, Goreans can be ridged and judgmental towards others. They have faced years and years of persecution from the very people who should have embraced them and invited them into the fold."

"Because others were mean to me" is not an excuse to do the same in return. Frankly in my experiences, with you as a notable exception, Goreans have a severe lack of manners when it comes to actually telling you *what* Gor is. That only comes from my own experiences of course.

"Some day we as people must realize that everyone has their own path in life and we should not ridicule them for it but congratulate them for finding their way, even when it does not match the way we have chosen for ourselves."

Accepted as such. Gor certainly isn't right for me. Doesn't mean it isn't right for others.