The downvote is dead, long live the downvote. While I certainly disagree with what's being said here, drgk is making a substantive point that adds to the conversation. Proper response: upvote and respond.

Speaking of which... You know, as someone who's on the fence about religion entirely having been somewhat practicing my whole life, I understand your point, but I do agree with mavs41: if that religion provides you comfort and you're not imposing it on others, than hey carry on.

Now, I fully concede that religion does in fact impose its way on others, but I'm not entirely convinced that if Christianity didn't exist that this would be a defense of American marriages bill. Does that make sense?

EDIT: Parent thread is now above viewing comment threshold again. Good work all.