Lighter; why should people's feelings be spared at the expense of other peoples feelings, the 'other people' being practising Christians, reference to who's religion is being removed gradually but continuously, and in nominally Christian countries.

Yes, it is necessary, because if you pay Danegeld, you never get rid of the Dane. In other words, the Dane (the Vikings) just keep coming back for more. So, either de-reference all religions or none of them.

I should mention that I practise no religion, but I do not believe in appeasing tyrants.