GAK67 said,

"I am impressed that there has actually been some intelligent comments on this rather than the usual anti-god barrage. I am happy to admit I have Christian beliefs, and don't even have an issue with Christian fundamentalists, but this sort of opinionated morality is not what Christ was about, it's not what the bible is about, and it's a far cry from true Christianity. Trying to control peoples lives like that is just a power trip. It is this sort of ill advised, badly researched opinions and public brainwashing that has led to dark moments in history like religious crusades/wars that killed thousands. It's the same as islamic extremists - they do not represent islam as a whole and are using their own interpretation of teachings to justify their actions. I really don't see any difference here. If somebody can, please explain it to me."

You pretty much took the words right out of my mouth, GAK, though the fundamentalists do often give me pause.