"Religious affiliation is a personal choice; it cannot be forced on someone."
Religion, or a lack thereof, is a powerful aspect of human culture. Originating from a time when our civilizations and tribes needed a moral code, religion was able to provide a set of rules that shaped the way we think today. In our modern times, these various moral codes are well established into our culture. We simply do not need a ghost from the sky to tell us that we should not kill each other. In my experience, religious affiliation is something that has shaped my outlook on he world greatly. I, like most of the children in my class, were indoctrinated by some sect of the Christian religion. These views were forced on us since our childhood and we were unable to develop a belief system without interference. Like many religions, the children born into do not get a choice in the matter and are forced into thinking uncritically about an aspect of ourselves that shaped who we are. I was lucky enough the escape, though many are not as lucky as me to have an accepting family. Our religions are an aspect of ourselves that should be allowed to develop freely, unbound and uninfluenced by others.