<p>I think we have to accept that religion is not only important to many, but is a large part of our culture. Period. Now, while that’s nothing to be afraid of, it just doesn’t mean anyone should be going around buttonholing others about their preferences, one way or another. Same for numerous aspects of our identities.</p>
<p>I find it interesting that, after a long time on CC, I am only just now learning who is religious, very religious, somewhere in the middle or has no particular (religious) belief system. Ime, you have all kept it out of most CC comments. You offer comments based on topics at hand. Religion or lack of it may form you, but on this public forum, it’s not on your sleeve.</p>
<p>I think, somewhere in there, is what all this public fuss is about. What forms us versus what we insist on promoting to others. I have long felt that the principles we live by are best translated to others through our actions- not a speech at a public event for graduating seniors. But in our everyday behaviors.</p>