Alright hopefully this wont turn "icky" but.. Why does religion control people so much? I know it is a part of them but some of the things are just out of hand. My dad told me America doesn't even have a religion officially since it was free to all. So people were trying to make Christianity the religion but then some mexicans had a problem with it. Then people try putting up a christmas tree and a few jews decide to change it to a holiday tree and instead of "merry christmas".. "happy holidays". Does it really matter? No matter what religion you are.. they all teach you almost the same things. Don't they? I am not saying Christianity is any better than anyone elses' but what condemns people to make such rash movements. America is suppose to be the land of the free. Now we have people sueing everyone for everything. We have people raping little children. We have people changing the name of a simple tree that represents the FEELING of the holiday. If people have a religion.. why can't they live their religion to the fullest and in peace.. not trying to bash others' beliefs or change others'.