VERY well said. I couldn't agree more. I would like to bring up the instances of Christians I have known who are completely sincere in their beliefs, and actually "walk the walk". I tend to not challenge these people, because I do consider them a force for good in the world. But it makes me sad that they are so deceived. I worked as a nurse for many years, and one of the things that really convinced me that religion is a fraud was the people who cling desperately to life when they are in agonizing pain, because they are so afraid of hell. How can that be right?

Indoctrination is a bitch.

Some people or groups are not worth the time as religion has become part of their identity. Nothing anyone says or does will make a dent.

Try not to get frustrated, keep the conversation about religion lite and when the opportunity arises plant a little seed. Once in a while, you will come across someone who is questioning and that is when you can make a difference.