religoin is like politics, a subject that each of us has a view on in one way or another and yes religion, like politics has been the cause of a lot of trouble over the centuries.
I have done a lot of reading on religion, the different aspects, faiths, rules, some of the mainstream religeons have some fascinating quirks to them, others have some very sinister aspects.
I believe that we should all be allowed to follow whatever faith we choose, and even to pick and choose aspects of others faiths that we want to follow/practice. i dont agree that because you follow a faith you have the right to shove it down someone elses throat though (jahovas especially).
Just to chuck something into the convo that may be controversial.
Religion is as destructive as it is calming, some people find religion as a way of keeping them sane and focused.