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...as them being useful. You can't deny the fact that the majority of Americans, unfortunately, hold some religious belief. We can't just poo-poo on all of them even if we don't agree. Would you rather the Religious Right be the voice of Religion or have a more agreeable version for our side?

That's really what it's all about. I believe in freedom and that freedom extends to letting folks believe whatever they want, provided they don't try and enforce it on anyone else. We need them, probably more than they need us which is unfortunate - though by working together we can certainly get much accomplished. Don't you agree?

I don't view it as coddling I view it as being diplomatic. There is a difference, besides I'm gay - do you honestly think religion is a big friend of mine? I'm just a hop and a skip away from being put on a stake and burned alive in America, which is why I most certainly have a vested interest in ensuring that a version of Christianity that is pro-gay is promoted.