For a Friend

People tend to forget that there is a distinct & discernable difference between God and organized religion. The two don't have to be mutually exclusive...but they can be :)
...and, for the record, I believe in God...and I don't think that's an entity that has to be found. Like you said, God and I, we are one and the same...whereas, religion, as it has come to be interpreted and practiced, has very little to do with that relationship.