[Lenneth]

My entire family is religious, and doesn't believe in transgenders, transsexuals, gays, lesbians, none of it.

How can anyone NOT believe in something that is VERY clearly and obviously exists ALL around them?

Uh. Let's NOT go there.

Agreed! Let's not go there. The significant religious overtones on Cheryl's forums are why I rarely visit there anymore. I'd hate to see this forum start including that debate topic. People believe what they want to believe. Seeing the obvious is one thing, interpreting it is another. My atheism doesn't require anyone else's participation. Your religion doesn't require my participation either, get over yourself if you think it does. We should keep the metaphysical out of this. Stick to the real, the obvious and the impossible to misinterpret. All hail the Booby Fairy!

Can we please not drag what anyone chooses to believe or not belive into an argument?

arguing Religion vs Atheism In here is something that should not be happening and frankly has a extremely childish appearance to it.

is it to much to ask that rather than doing a "my _____ is better than your ______" argument, we behave like the mature intelligent adults we are and respect the choice of others?

just my $0.02 .