[HOTTIEBOY]

I can relate to what you are saying as far as the words do make sense to me. Belief in a higher power IS a binding force for advanced cultures.
I look at things from a scientific point of view. I don't need religion. I realize the impact that religion has had on humanity. Every religion is different and no one from one particular religion can claim that their religion is better than another person's religion.
The reason they are all so different is because they remain in the secular group and over centuries are changed and twisted until they are seen as radical or blasphemous when viewed from a different culture. Saying that you believe in a certain religion only tells which secular group influenced you the most.
I do not believe any religion but I do not hate any either. If religion binds a culture and shapes that society, then so be it.

[SoothingDave]

I look at things from a scientific point of view. I don't need religion. I realize the impact that religion has had on humanity.

Isn't it rational, looking at the difference between religous and athiestic cultures, to draw the conclusion Steyn does? That fear of a divine judgment serves as a brake on what would otherwise be selfish behavior? If the here and now is all there is, would people (in general) behave more like angels or devils?

SD

[grey_whiskers]

Every religion is different and no one from one particular religion can claim that their religion is better than another person's religion.

Two words.

Nine. Eleven.