(3) I'm not sure if it's what you're suggesting, but allow me to suggest that showing kindness and compassion to your neighbours is not exclusive to Christians, nor does it seem particularly common among them.
The religion of my ancestors! I relate to it easily; far more readily than any concept within the Judeo-Christian tradition. It speaks the same Truths, with one notable exception - the Norseman never had a worthwhile example to follow.
No, it's not the truth. It may be an experience you and JGG share, but never have I encountered kindness or compassion outside the Church anywhere near the level of what I have experienced from within it.
