There is a serious anti-Christian vibe around here

[Laurian]

10. I understand both sides of this.....

I am not religious, but have often admired religious people. Those I admire do not wear their religion on their sleeves or try to push their religious views on others. They are mostly private about their religion, but are compassionate and giving without reservation.

However, I have some relatives who constantly spout religious doctrine to the point of distraction. They are judgemental and uncaring for anyone other than their fellow cult members.

The later have greatly influenced my opinion of religion.....I avoid them whenever possible as their rigid stances are the opposite of what I always thought Christianity represented. As soon as someone starts quoting scripture and expressing judgement of others (in hateful and ugly ways, I might add) based on their religious beliefs, I'm done.