"Because the OP and the discussion was primarily around the USA and western counrties, where Christianity followed colonization (influencing governments and cultures), Christianity has been a central factor. (You may wish to reread the OP to freshen up)."


Just to clarify: since I'm the person who wrote the "OP" I hope I'm allowed to interject that religion was never mentioned in the "OP". As is often the case it was brought up soon however.