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I don't have too much of a problem with religions (not just Christianity) unless it is forced upon me. You would not believe how many devoted Christians and Jews I've met that tried to prove to me that my atheistic mentality would bring me nowhere but the fiery pits of Hell.
No offense, but I think that most religions who's purpose is to worship a mythical higher being are bullshit. I only talk about this when somebody questions my beliefs thinking that their religion is the right one. In most cases, those individuals are Christians. As long as you can accept that there are people who do not wish to believe in the same thing you believe in, the world will be a much more peaceful place to live in.
I, also, would like to agree with Bionic Monkey and his statement about requiring the knowledge of "holy scriptures". About 20% of people with whom I've had my discussion on this topic have actually read the entire Bible, Torah, Koran, etc. Most of them went just by what they either learned at their temples, taught from childhood by their parents, or the information they learned by listening to somebody speak. I believe that as long as you can make a coherent argument that actually makes sense, little scripture knowledge is required.
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Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques
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