I would encourage (Reg was it?) to actively seek out people who truly know the Bible...and I'm afraid I can't think of even one Catholic who can answer any of your past/present questions. Obviously since you are a member of these forums you like fantasy/science fiction...tell me, do you like C.S. Lewis or JRR Tolkien at all? Both men where Christians, and i know Lewis recorded his journey from being a rather violent and active athest and agnostic to becoming a Christian. Mere Christianity by CS Lewis. Check it out.
Bringing this topic back to the legally elected President Bush...you know, radical Islam wouldn't exist without being like Reg and their mirror counterparts. Both the "extreme fundamentalist" and the "totally agnostic" are equally dangerous. You can't be either one of the extremes.
As for Kerry...nope, not a valid candidate. Section 3, Article 3 of the Constitution...treason is defined as "giving aid and comfort to the enemy"...well, Kerry did exactly this when protesting the Vietnam war WHILE STILL UNDER OATH. He betrayed his oath and his country, and it turns out it wasn't even for a noble cause. Based on the Constitution, I believe it's illegal and unconstitutional to elect John Kerry.
That said, I hope you all have pleasant day/night.