There can never be a true debate between those who are religious and those who aren't because of "faith". I can only speak for myself (I am atheist) but I base my opinion on the evidence as I see it. I think evolution makes sense, I follow the logic and to me, that is in direct contrast with a higher power creating everything (although some would argue the two ideas aren't polar opposites). If the evidence changes to a point where a brand new theory comes out, I will take that on board. A religious person, no matter what the evidence is, will always come back to faith. Faith doesn't need proof or reason, and as such a straight debate can never be had. It's personal choice. I've no problem with Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus etc practising their faith as long as it doesn't infringe on my life in any way. As soon as a religious group demands tax breaks, their own laws and anything else that sets them apart from everyone else, that is where I become annoyed. Every group has their lunatic fringes and really the "God Hates Fags", "Death to Infidels" and other nutter groups can't be thrown in with the majority of religious people and shouldn't be used as an argument against religion per se.
Having said that, the world would be a better place without religion.
