"It is sad to see so many people abandoning their powers of reason to embrace psuedo religions."
This is typical of the liberal attitude that assumes that only they are in tune with all the great truths of life. It is exactly that attitude of condesencion that limits their chances of political success. You, in you infinite knowledge, can determine what is a real or psuedo religion. Exactly what are your criteria? Don't you realize that religion IS a matter of faith that goes beyond reason? How can you logically prove or disprove the existence of God? I think the pseudo religion with a greater impact to ouir way of life is the one that celebrates beheadings as a holy act. Maybe Teresa Kerry can develop a department of acceptable religions after she gets done with the departments of wellness and cheerfulness