Notwithstanding the need shared by many to go to church in order to carry out part of the traditional method, in The UK at any rate, of weddings funerals and baptism. The religious part being something that doesn't apply, just the tradition.

I am told by my responsible adult that with wide screen TV etc it is daft going to a football match. I agree on every level other than the bit about going to the match. I am sure many church goers feel the same.

In fact even last night it made more sense to me to be in the pub with a slightly restricted view of the screen to watch the England match than to sit at home Billy No Mates watching it in luxury.