But they DO have real power. GEORGE FUCKIN' BUSH is one of them, as are most of the people in his cabinet, and most of the people he appoints to any sort of position of power.

I do not want religion to influence the way my country is run, under any circumstances.

Amsterdam, if you keep on thinking that it doesn't matter, they don't count, then why are schools in the south of the US only teaching 'creationism' in biology classes? Why is it still illegal for gays to marry in most places? Why must a woman fear for her life if she has to visit an abortion clinic? Why all that recent crap about Schiavo? They have power, all the way to the top, and very slowly and gradually they are taking over your government.

It's only a matter of time before they start hunting withces and burning them at the stake.

I know you're not one of those people, Amsterdam, but you have to admit that they exist, and their power is increasing very gradually. It's only a matter of time before they completely take over. And when they do, God help us all... (oh the irony)