Can I just add that I see Religion in much the same way as Folklore? They're manifestations of human irrationality we're all prone to, to a greater or lesser extent. Thus I delight in many aspects of our culture that have a religious vibe - churches, festivals, Christmas, Easter, Catholic Statuary, Green Men, Misericords, churches, cathedrals, etc. etc. but all of these I see purely in terms of their humanity; Folklore likewise, and other so-called Spirituality. So whilst I don't do hocus-pocus, I wouldn't deny another person's right to partake if that is their desire. I will, however, oppose the Mormons, JWs, Christians or any other rancid cult who comes knocking at my door intent on saving my soul in the sincere hope they end up in the hell they've dreamed up for the rest of us. So whilst I see Atheism as the ultimate objective of Humanity, it still remains a high Ideal, as with Anarchy - we've a long way to go, but we've also come a long way too and we're getting there, by slow and steady degrees.

Love those Carl Sagan quotes, SJ - that says it all! Amen indeed.