Sorry for the sermonette. I know this isn't the place for it.{

Sure it is (the place for it, that is). There's no restriction "below the line". You might have to put up with irrationally angry responses to it, but this is the place for it.

Liberalism and anti-religious rationalism are the majority here but that's more by default than design. Most "communities" become a bit incestuous in their thinking and this place is no exception -- but just because you will be despised for your POV doesn't mean that you cannot express it here.

Might even be a breath of fresh air (as your presence has been) to have someone so polite AND knowledgeble AND possessing of a different POV than the majority here.