I knew that would go down like a lead balloon.

I know a good many Christians, but a great deal more atheists. Virtually every Christian I know is involved in charitable works for the disadvantaged. I hardly know any of my secular friends who are. Most of them are too busy trying to earn as much dosh as they can to afford the latest plasma TV etc.

Maybe the people I know are unrepresentative - but I don't think so.

Your anecdotal evidence versus mine. The point is that it's a Christian duty to give to and serve the needy.

You can only damn religion because you don't get to see the innumerable good acts carried out quietly by Christians across the globe.

Blacknad.