Originally Posted by Barnacle13
Faith I think is a good thing. Whether that faith be in God, Allah, Buddah, the Fates, destiny, blind luck, etc. who cares! It drives us to be better people in general. Sure there are many who "use religion" to proclaim themselves superior or worse. In the end I like to believe they'll receive what is coming to them, just as all of us who are good will receive whatever reward awaits us. If I'm wrong and 40 virgins are waiting for me in heaven I won't be disappointed. I'll just accept it as another one of my many mistakes and move on to the good stuff!
Basically what I hear most folks saying here is the same thing. We are turned off by those who are overzealous about their religion of lack thereof. Hell, I don't particularly care for zealous Catholics. In fact they bother me probably more that aethiests. I prefer to surround myself and my family with people who are good to other people regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, social status, etc. I'm also pretty sure that no one can talk me out of living in this manner. Let em try!