I am an agnostic. Whether or not there is a higher being or beings is none of my business while I am alive. I need to concentrate on making the best of what I have right here right now. For some people (in fact most), religion is part of what they have right here and now, for me it is not. So long as you do not impose your beliefs upon others as fact I would say religion is a good thing. It gives a sense of connection and community that only a farily deep understanding of natural science can give you. My first and so far only girlfriend was a christian, while I am, as I said, agnostic. We were together for five years and did not break up due to the difference in beliefe. We only do what is necessary to cope with difficulties in life. When people give others shit for the way they handle life, I think it stems from a doubt in their own beliefs. The only thing that is important for me is the difference between beliefe and fact. Teaching science and teaching religion is NOT the same thing, science is not an opinion. It might not be correct, objectively, but it is the closest we have. Keep believing, answer questions and accept others :-) On my best days I'd say I believe in myself, though :-P - Ghini
