That, and the thread is about 'religion' not 'faith'.
So zoist, can you honestly tell me you believe the world is 6000 years old? Honestly, without any doubt? Because it was written in a book?
Take a look at this site so that you are more informed about you're beliefs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Earth_Creationism
If you notice, to combat science disproving that the earth is 6000 years old, religious leaders began teaching that 1 day was probably not (Note the word 'PROBABLY') the same time as a solar day.
You see how views have changed over time as things have been disproven? Very convenient I think. You also realise that all the 'stories' (because they are remember, accounts by people, not actual fact) told were by people 2000 or so years ago? When beliefs and knowledge of the world were VERY limited.
Do you also realise that a whole lot of stories were rejected in order to appease the kings and queens of the time of the compilation of the book? There are far too many irregularities for me to even consider living my life bound by thoughts and ideas of people that lived 2000 years ago, who were corruptable by the romans.
Religion brought in a truck load of money and, more importantly, a dedicated fellowship. Thousands of people belonging to one religion.. all willing to 'vote' one way. "And I shoult smite thine enemy in the name of god" as an excuse to attack other countries.. and the people ate it up.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying religion causes wars or anything like that. I'm saying, leaders utilised the hold religion had on it's people to use it as an EXCUSE for their own benefits.
Open your mind to at least think about possibilities (if you will). I have studied religions.. the main lot, christianity, hinduism, buddhism, judiasm etc. I find all of them a crock of the same crap (no offence intended of course - admins feel free to edit) except PARTS of each one.
Love the idea of Buddhism.. live NOW, and worry about the after-life later. Oh yeah baby, sounds great!
I like the morals and principles that some religions install, however.. I believe that each religion is just one guaranteed electorial win.