discrimination of atheists

[kandrathe]

But you would be surprised how many people see the wars in the middle east as a clash between Islam and Christianity.

They are in a way, but I see it as a clash between two (anti-freedom) groups who believe "You need to live my way", rather than "Live and let live". Conflict arises, even between close friends and relatives, when you start offering unsolicited advice, or worse coercing them to do it your way. And... by coercing, I mean homicidal mayhem with human shrapnel bombs in crowded public places, or stealthy drone missile strikes.

I don't see the US as much of Christian nation as is portrayed by the popular press. When asked about their religion, 80% of the US population may profess some type of connection to a Christian group. A recent (2006) survey I saw found they constitute about 5 equal categories; Active, Professing, Liturgical, Private, and Cultural Christians.



In the data you see that only about 40-50% of those 80% who say they are Christians are doing anything about it.

Our European partners in the "Crusade" are even less so Christian.