In the other thread (God still with me...): Bee said: "I note no one's gone into the Imbolc thread and told the people there it's all nonsense."

Wesley S. said: "I've noticed that too. Why do they get a pass? It seems like when it comes to the religions that must be rejected and objected to that Christianity tops the list. Anyone for fair play?

Or better yet - maybe we shouldn't trash ANYONES religious or nonreligious beliefs. Naaaa - that's too hard. "

Rather than further contend in the other thread, I'll say this here.

Generally speaking, I only argue about other people's religions when they bring it to my attention.

Christians do this a lot: they use up a lot of airtime on television and radio to do so. They make political efforts to influence laws and education that will have an impact on me and mine. So naturally, as a group, they have placed themselves in my crosshairs.

If Muslims in my country tried to do this, I would be equally outspoken, as I disbelieve Islam just as much as Christianity.

No Wiccan or Pagan or Buddhist has ever tried to make me subject to their religious teachings, as Christians have. If Wiccans tried to change the laws or restrict education or oppress women in my country, they would be the focus of my attention. But they haven't, and they don't seem likely to try. That said, I am just as sceptical of all religions, Wicca included.

So yes, I saw no reason to bother Christians in the other thread who seemed about to just share religious stories (although that changed). But in this thread, actual issues of governance and law have been raised, and here is where I am prepared to state plainly that I don't believe in your faith, your god, or any other, and will not be subject to your morals, your customs, and your beliefs - and why that is.