[Torie]

I believe in the social utility of religion as well, big time. And I am basically a near atheist. Odd no?

[rdf]

I believe in the social utility of religion as well, big time. And I am basically a near atheist. Odd no?

And I am a committed Roman Catholic, and I, too, believe in the evident utility of religion in politics.

I think you have to be blind not to see it. Tocqueville is terrific on the subject, IMHO.

Nice, as always, to have your sane voice in these conversations.

Cheers,

Richard F.