I don't have a problem with mention of religion; I'm neither
   atheist nor religious; maddening to some who feel I must
   "choose" something or another.* I am a fan of the experiential
   spiritual side that's embedded within the major religions; the
   power it can give people to get in touch with an inner-self
   that's hard to reach.* A candy coating of mythology makes it
   more fun to digest. But when it's abusive, that's a no-no in my
   book.* I'm not anti-institutional (I was once but I know they
   can serve a practical purpose) - but I am anti-abuse.. and
   there's great temptation when someone is placed in a position of
   power over others even moreso than in more "flat" social
   situations (which aren't really flat either but at least the
   power isn't sanctioned, stamped and authorized). The moment
   someone in power forgets it's people and starts thinking of
   numbers, statistics, trends... it has the potential to lead to
   abuse.* When someone feels their role of authority gives them
   the right to express their inner-sociopath...* that's abusive.
   Well, I could rant on and on about the subject.* I don't expect
   the world to always be nice to each other, or even be fair...
   but at least be human.