"I value such expressions of that as are found in liturgy and education."

Liturgy, fine. Whatever stirs your loins. Education? Well what's your idea of religious education? Would it by any chance include sitting under a classroom crucifix, chanting mindless prayers parrot-fashion and being herded off to services? That is exactly what happens in Catholic schools. Are you happy that impressionable, immature children should be subjected to that? Yes or no, please, or would you rather do a Joe?

"And I think the schools on the whole work better than the secular alternative, and that's essentially thanks to the religious ethos."

Evidence?