I guess they could go as far as possible without getting a gag put in thier mouth. I have no use for religion.

I think that our actions, heart, and thoughts are more important than following strict church dogma. For example, I do NOT think an individual who dedicates their life to helping others, loving others, and doing good will only go to Heaven if they practice Christianity and consciously accept Jesus Christ as their savior in this lifetime. Many fundamentalists’ believe that only those who practice Christianity and consciously accept Jesus Christ as their savoir in this life will receive salvation. I think this ideology is terrible because it excludes the many great individuals from other cultures and religions who have done great things. Many Christian fundamentalists' believe people like Gandhi, Buddha, and Shankara will not be saved since they did not practice Christianity. Personally, I think they will, and I think one does not have to contradict the teachings of Christ to believe this. If one adopts the Inclusivist ideology, one can still believe in the historical Christ and that others outside of Christianity will be saved. Inclusivists’ believe that the Christ spirit is working in all good people (including atheist) whether we know it or not. As long as one accepts that spirit one is accepting Christ. God know our heart. Our action not our words show whether or not Christ is at work in our souls. Although this ideology contradicts literal interpretations of the scripture, nothing in the Bible should be interpreted literally and the idea of allowing the possibility of salvation for all (even atheists and non-Christian religions who try to live moral lives) seems much more in line with what Jesus Christ would want. I can NOT believe that he would only offer salvation for devote Christians, it contradicts his character. What about the Bible? Personally, I don’t believe in the Divinity of everything men have written (For example, the Bible). Don’t’ here me wrong, I like to read the Bible, believe much of what I read, and think there are some great concepts and ideologies; however, I do not blindly accept everything I read nor do I interpret everything literally.

Religion could mean a universal constitution that is not subject to fashions or whims and that is designed to establish social order, justice and progress. One should go all the way with it – IF it satisfies certain conditions, including: 1 – It should be strictly monotheistic, so that ultimate authority is vested in the one-person God with no other person sharing divinity. Human beings will often disagree with one another’s views. The views of a Divine figure Who knows what's best for the humans, after all He made them, are more likely to be accepted by all. 2 – It should explain the purpose of life and death and how perfect justice will be ultimately achieved, perhaps in a hereafter. We all know that in this world people can often not only get away with millions they didn't earn but also with murder. There are also some on the other end of the scale who selflessly strugglr for the benefit of others but go completely unrecognised. 3 - The teacher of the religion should be a person of excellent character who himself inspires confidence by being the best follower of the message he is conveying 4 – It should have a scripture transmitted from God to this teacher who should have made sure that the scripture is recorded. Copies of this original should be widely available 5 - The scripture should be most free from errors, have the least inconsistencies with known and irrefutable facts and be most free from self contradictions 6 - The scripture should teach universal truths and offer practical solutions to life’s problems, it should give guidelines on issues like morality, social responsibility, human equality, judicial and political systems, etc.

As long as you aren't trying to warp other people's minds with your BS or killing yourself over it, I don't care what you do in the name of religion.