So why do organised religions lay such great emphasis on getting their members in scarcely before that first whack on the bum by the midwife has worn off? Because if they don't get you before you understand what you're letting yourself in for they very likely won't get you at all. I'm a plain sort of chap and all I want to know is, if religion is so true, why don't the big faiths do the honourable thing and refuse to allow anyone to sign up before adulthood? Afer all, I can't vote or join the Campaign For Real Ale before I'm 18, for very good reasons. What very good reason has religion got for railroading people to join whilst they're still in nappies?