Steamin' Willie, the simple fact that you--and a lot of people--seem to be missing, is that it is not religion that is trying to interfere with your life, it is certain religious people.

I do go to a church of my own choosing (with some irregularity), one that is open and considered "too liberal" by many other churches (no, not Unitarian), and I'm more of a questioner than a believer. I listen to the sermons and discuss things with people, but I chose to find my own way and make my own decisions.

But when the Jehovah's Witlesses come to my door to try to save my soul with their particular brand of religion and sell me copies of The Watchtower, I simple say, "Sorry, not interested," close the door, and go back to what I was doing before the doorbell rang.

But I don't blame "religion" for the interruption.

Don Firth