wow @ those who are judging based on stereotypical views but dont want to be judged themselves.. organized religion is just a form of control? Dont let the bad apples distort your views, there are plenty of great churches that are established with good intentions and continue to pursue that.

It is mainly here in the south that people have that opinion of.. everyone should be and live a certain way but most other places really dont care.. get out and experience the world and maybe people wouldn't make general statements like they have been in this thread.