One of my problems

[Eilonnwy]

They should be allowed to exist because I don't think my lack of belief of God means I can try to stifle and eradicate the beliefs and practices of people who do.

I think Churches should not get tax exempt status. I also think churches need to be held accountable for any bad behavior. *cough* Pedophilia *cough* But banned? No. That's an extreme measure and goes against my first and foremost belief in freedom of religion, which involves the right to believe or not believe as you wish, with the obvious exception of being allowed to permit acts that harm other people, and churches do not do that.