I didn't think the article was funny or very well written and not because I disagree with his ideology. It was just a bunch of snippetts spewed out on the page and needed a lot of fine tuning. I think he should have stayed in school.
Religion is a touchy one. I identify a lot with Joe and have been trying to make a difference in my parish in many ways for 14 years and have gotten little support. I caught myself editing the prayers said in Mass one day and realized I was in the wrong pew (take that any way you want). I'm now in the process of letting go of the old and seeking out a new group that's doing what I feel is the right stuff. It feels very right for me. I wish you well with yours.