I think that religion sometimes gets a bad rap because some who claim to have faith simply use it to impose their beliefs on others (ie. I've never had gay people knocking on my door trying to sell me copies of Attitude or GT or inviting me to The Edge).
Religion can (and does) offer solace to millions. It offers a sense of community, joy and belonging.
We should not forget that, simply because there is a small minority who abuse the word of God for their own gain.
For example - those two Christians who sat with Lee Rigby and tried to give him comfort.
Stunning people.
Just stunningly good.
Let's not let all Christians be tarred with the same brush...that would be falling into the same trap that other bigots have readily succumbed to.