[RightWhale]

ID supporters loudly proclaim that ID has no religious implications at all.

Missed that. Isn't that the point, that the Designer is required?

[js1138]

Not according to the most highly regarded ID proponents -- those with actual degrees and actual published research. In particular the religious connection is denied by those who are trying to get ID taught in schools as an alternative to evolution. They absolutely deny any religious implication.