Quote Originally Posted by Aenlic
When humanity finally throws off the chains of religion and superstition and fantasy, then we'll finally be able to progress as a species.
Right..... because humanity hasn't progressed at all under religion. Now if you'll excuse me- I have to take my chariot to the garage for service.

Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone
More and more, however, it's coming to be an albatross around my neck, and I find it increasingly a distinction that separates me from people I respect and who's company I enjoy. They view me as benighted and a simpleton, and I view them as intolerant and rancorous. I say this because Ievangelize by example, not by word, yet not a week goes by in the Backroom or in real life where people with whom I thought I mostly agreed and certainly respected laugh and ridicule that which they do not know.
I sympathize Don, but in perspective, the tribulations faced by modern-day Christians are pretty insignificant compared to what early Christians were forced to give up for their faith. Don't lose heart.