Organized religions have always ticked me off a bit. It was a priest I could speak with--a very human individual--who effected my conversion from atheism to a belief in God. Much like Don's story above. I don't adhere to a given faith, but I do have faith. Equally, there are happy atheists in the world, and that's OK with me, too. I get a bit put out when people come to my door with the intent of enlightening me. I don't dislike those who do, but I don't generally have much time for them, either. Much like people who push their unfounded opinions on me. I kinda wanna say "Eff off." Religions tend to effect some social control, but I know many 'organized-religion' people who do try to makes the lives of others more comfortable. I suppose good people are where one finds them, in or out of the church.