Some one suggested that what I say is too radical of a change in my life and I understand what they were trying to say so I didn't take it too much to heart, but felt others may have interpreted it as what I say here and other places as being a betrayal to my life-time friends.

I have grown up in some ways and have certainly become more informed over the past 25 years.

I would rather risk betraying some that are my friends or related contacts than to betray my faith and my family.