Here in Japan, we put my mother in law to rest this week under the principles of a religion that believes that the body is lent to the mind, that the mind is eternal, and that the mind is reborn with a new name.<p>I find Christianity one of the most offensive belief systems in the world, but who am I to argue with millions of people who are &quot;more joyful&quot; and know better than me? On the other hand, there&#x27;s a better-than-decent chance that the real teachings of Christ are more like my Japanese priest&#x27;s beliefs than whatever you&#x27;re talking about.