There is a very good book by Daniel Goleman called 'Emotional Intelligence'. Talks about how many highly intelligent people (IQ wise) can still have major interpersonal issues in regard to compassion, anger, making choices etc.

Thanks Tyger for your response. Your interpretation of intelligence is interesting, I feel a little differently but thats okay. I probably have a similar opinion to Marie but as we are in the same position its not unusual (both of us have family members in RSE)

I don't think searching for answers is particularly intelligent, it just shows an interest in the subject. I have personally never been interested in any religion, or any belief system outside myself. My personal observation of those seeking faith, God or whatever is that they are looking for something to make them happy. The same way people look for love, money etc.

And of course the answer is never found, because happiness is only found in one place, within. My 11 year old daughter brought home her end of year school portfolio (in Australia the children are now on their big summer break)and I was reading through it. She had written about her hero (and it was me!)in it she wrote a few poignant sentences but it was an absolute joy for me to read that I was her hero because I had taught her that you can make a decision to be happy, that happiness is within. What is interesting is that it is only in the past 4-5 years that I have realised most people don't know that simple truth. (sorry I've gone a bit off topic but it has a weird relevance for me)