Yes, it's religion and not human ineptitude that is holding us back. That makes so much sense. C'mon, dude, you're fishing for an excuse that excludes you from the blame. How very noble of you, btw. But it's not religion that hold anyone back. There are plenty nonsensical atheists out there too. Oh...you didn't know you weren't a perfect people? Oops. Bubble-burster here. You do realize the founding fathers based the formation of this country with the belief that a higher power had guided them here, that the whole purpose of leaving the motherland was to escape religious persecution? Not to mention, you have to attribute your lack of belief in a god on the premise that others believe such a being exists. If they never did, you couldn't even have your stance! How's that for twisted logic? (but digg me down since you don't like what I'm saying)