i did know that one thing, that the original Jews were black, but I am just confused as to whether or not it was a religion or a race....I also believe that the first inhabitors of the earth were black, whether or not all of them were Jews I have no idea....but if you put all of the logic together, then it would seem that there is a secular for of Judaism, the one practised by many in contemporary society, one which is different from the "race" of the first people to inhabit the earth...does that make any sense??? and if so, can anyone clarify whether or not I'm on the right track????<P><BR>"don't thank the eyes that see beauty, thank the source, the secret behind all worship"---Jihad<P>"its only for a lack of understanding you forget that your shine comes from within, not in possesions"---Jihad