Do You Believe In Magic?

Here's my basic problem with organized religion.

Let's say I'm sitting on a bench waiting for a bus, and some guy happens to sit down next to me. To pass the time we might talk about sports, news, weather, or politics. We can relate.

Now let's suppose another guy sits down next to me and wonders out loud if I worship the same giant flying carrot cake that he does. And is insulted if I don't.

Do you know how many religions there are in this world? Do you know how many variants of Christianity alone there are? Do you know how many fist-fights you can get into on any given day on a bus? Why the (your chosen venue of spiritual punishment goes here) should I be expected to be versed on world theology just to keep peace while in transit? And (your imaginary friend's name goes here) help me if I happen to believe in the celestial divinity of a differing form of airborne pastry.

So please understand that I don't hate your particular brand of spiritual fantasy. I simply have more important things to think about. Like keeping an eye on those who fervently attempt to incorporate their chosen myths into the laws of this land.

Enjoy your Rapture, everyone! (What? You don't know what that is? Good for you!)

=Lefty=