Jack, yes, of course religion works for people. There are lots of great things about it -- being part of a community, having a venue for doing good works, taking time to focus on the spiritual. That can all take place without irrational belief being in the picture. Why the belief? How is it not irrational? Do you really think there is an omnipotent being with a personality and conscious thoughts who pays attention to prayers from individuals? Or that a virgin gave birth? If so, why? If not, what do you believe and why do you believe it?

I have no problem at all with people believing things that seem impossible. I do have a problem with people who say their belief isn't irrational, and then are unable or unwilling to offer any rational reasons for the belief.