[quote]But you realize to accept Jesus is to be like someone released from prison due to good behavior and then going on to be a productive member of society.[/quote]Yes, but to my knowledge, by accepting Jesus you also pass your sins onto him as your scapegoat. My understanding is that Christians do this so they aren't relegated to a life in Hell because they won't be judged by God for their own sins any more. That's my point right there too - using someone else to avoid taking responsibility. [quote]Also you realize that "scapegoat" ends up in heaven? So that person doesn't even go to prison.[/quote]The prison question was just an example I hoped I could give that would help show something that we're likely to agree on.