If more proof was needed that religion isn’t always the force for good that its proponents would have us believe that it is, them you only have to look at today’s rally at Parliament. At this rally you’ll see Christians, Jews and Muslims all protesting together to protect their right to be homophobic. That people can still think this way in the 21st century can only be seen as a argument against religion. The only reason that these people hold these views is because they read it in a fairy story. That is no basis for a civilised society.
This petition sounds like it would help.
And (via Dave) here’s an excellent article from the Huffington Post.