Each religion is a memeplex of religious
memes, fine tuned over generations of natural selection to ensure their own propagation and survival. I believe Dawkins is right when he refers to religion as a "virus of the mind", it plays off human predispositions, and is aptly designed to ensure its own survival - since if you even dare to question religion you are 'blasphemous'. And isn't it quaint how the one virtue religion holds above all else is unquestionable faith? Generosity and compassion are irrelevant - for a murderous psycho can enter the gates of heaven if he shows faith and repents. Yet a law-abiding atheist is sentenced to an eternity of torment and damnation?