You are not allowed to bring up your "offense as a xtian" ... I mean seriously... what makes you think this is a valid point? I hate to come across as insensitive, but you do realize that your emotional attachment to religion in general, or any one specific religion, has no bearing on whether it has a net negitive, neutral, or net positive effect on society, right? Either include yourself in a rational discussion of the issue, or practice avoidance, but don't try to guilt-end the discussion on account of your feelings.