I think that people often confuse faith and organized religion, and I don't necessarily think that the two have to be related. Belief in a higher power doesn't necessitate praying to Mecca or not eating bread at Passover or not eating meat on Fridays. I don't disparage those that do, because one's beliefs should be one's own. I think that one's faith is quite personal, and that this debate is obviously not for this thread.

Is your post above from this book? If so, he seems to be a good writer, and I think I would like to read this book if this is a sample.