[jacoblyles]

Most people who practice religion don't do so primarily because of factual belief in some mythology. Rather, it is motivated by deep human social and psychological needs. Many atheists get this wrong, especially if they spend too much time on the internet only mingling with their own kind.

If we meet aliens, theology will adapt and evolve. It won't disappear.

[kappaknight]

You can be religious but not have it dictate everything you do in life. Sorry, but that was the distinction I was trying to convey.