I agree with a lot of what you say, Jeremy, but there are also a lot of very profound teachings in every one of the world's great religions. It's only the ridiculous interpretations of Christianity that have perverted its real messages. And extremism is ludicrous regardless of the religion.
On the other hand I've already said that I'm not a great fan of religion right now. All I see it doing is dividing people and making them vote for Bush.