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MSD, I was interested in the number you posted about religion in the U.S. I was a bit confused when I looked into it, as there is a distinction between "irreligious" and "atheist." However, what was interesting is that the Wikipedia article on irreligion in the United states suggested that not even 45% of Americans would be willing to vote for an atheist, which apparently is a figure lower than homosexuals and Muslims.
That's astounding if it's true. I've never really thought about how conservative Christians (well, and other religious groups) view atheists. Lately, I seem to only see what they think about homosexuals and Muslims, and let that churn around in my mind. But I guess it makes sense that they'd be the least respectful of those who have no faith at all.
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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön
Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot
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