While we hold many similar views (I consider myself a humane libertarian meaning I am more sympathetic to social-safety-net systems than most libertarians), I think many of these topics are hot buttons and best avoided in any public medium (chuckle).
Specially on religion: I don't tell people my views and they can keep their brain-washing cultish spiel to themselves. If I see a bible-holding missionary come to my door though, my response would be a bit more forthcoming ;). I can certainly understand the attractiveness of belief, the certainty of illusion can be quite comforting to those afraid of the certainty of the unknown. Given the choice between happiness and ignorance or knowledge and torment, I bet most would choose the first option -- Which is why most people give at least a token nod towards some faith.
Just for the record: I think atheists are just as silly as believers. How can one make up ones mind, either way, in the absence of proven facts? There goes my damn mathematician's leaning again ;). QED!
-Fernando
