DV,


Not at all qualified , I am only qualified to offer my opinion:-) Are you qualified to attack religion? You offer some examples of bad things that come from religion with an implication that they are reasons to be suspect or apply avoidance. A lot of bad things revolve around many areas of our lives, sex, relationships, work, money etc yet we do not abandon our pursuit of knowledge on those topics. I am too pragmatic, I have no fear of where I am going or what road I make take to get there. Everything that will lead to truth and understanding is on the table regardless of societal conventions.