Neither Joe nor I ever asked somebody what church they belonged to within 20 minutes of meeting them--I suspect strongly.

I don't consider myself religious in the least--and I certainly don't attend church regularly. All we are asking for from Shambles and those who feel as he does is to not denigrate religion, since it is important for many people---as we do not denigrate his choice to not be associated with religion.

It's a reasonable request.

And, as you point out, Peace, this thread is--needlessly--divisive. It is a needlessly inflammatory premise--and the thread should be allowed to die.