Oh I don't know. If someone is paid to push a particular agenda it can have results. Gives people a voice and a platform. Wouldn't be the first time on CS
Religion offers succour from this thing called life. Forgives us our sins of the past and offers hope for the future, two of the most basic issues people have for contentment. Thats the basic premise imo.
Not that I believe.
As regards Jesus. Would recommend the book, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan. Sets out to show who he was through historical facts and is extremely enlightening.
What a player, a once in a lifetime talent. But more than that, everything I have ever read about him, talked of him humility, compassion and strong will fighting the afflictions that cut his career short.
RE: Say Anything (again!)
Me too, could do with a few quid