[keernan]

99% of religious membership is based upon birth. Every Muslim would be a Jew had they been born to Jewish instead of Muslim parents. And vice versa. It's true for every religion.

Every organized religion on earth would disappear within one generation if membership was not passed on through birth.

[keiferski]

That describes pretty much every human idea, cultural practice, and belief. You may think that makes it all seem arbitrary, but I think it just highlights its importance.

[oops]

> Every organized religion on earth would disappear within one generation if membership was not passed on through birth.

How long do you think that would last?