In my honest opinion religion is a fad. I do not disrespect anyone on their belief but honestly has anyone ever looked at all the past religions? Some have faded and is no longer worshipped by people(ex. Greek Gods), some religions have out lasted others(ex. christianity).
Does that sound familiar to present day? Clothing, Cars, house styles... Some trends stay and some move on. Christianity was only able to out last most beliefs well obviously because past times christian followers killed people who chose not to believe in such fable.
99hatch: You are right on what the bible says, but have you noticed the bible is re-written EVERY year for an estimated of the past 400 years+. In that 400 years do you think they would have been able to reconfigure on what the bible says to work with present day findings/discoveries?
This also points out my next theory... Christianity is probably one of the biggest scams ever. Ask and I shall explain.