11.   And some religions have no hierarchy of priests, believing that every man has the truth within him and has the right to speak it.

12.   And what relevance does this ancient religion have in the modern world?

13.   At precisely the moment when religion should have a calming influence, it has a dispiriting influence.

14.   All religions have scriptures that say some ridiculous things, Islam no more than others.

15.   All religions have their fanatical sects or offshoots, according to religious scholars, and Islam is no different.

16.   But every religion has its local communications networks.

17.   But if the religion has harsh elements, there was no evidence of it on a recent day in the field with canvassers.

18.   But mainstream religions had a stake in the decision as well.

19.   But the great religions have no monopoly on death.

20.   Constitutionally, religion should have no role in government, and government should have no role in religion.