>Yet another big difference between us. I don't believe someone else can take my punishment and clean my slate. I, and only I, am responsible for my behavior. (In fact, I was raised to believe that taking responsiblity for your own behavior is one of the marks of maturity.)


Just to be clear. I do believe that I am responsible for my own behavior. But, apart from spending eternity in Hell, I am unable to atone for my behavior.