Fair enough..let's see.
You made a declarative statement that stood on its own.
Yes I did but the statement included the following:
"Now, if you want to talk of belief in God or the teachings of the Bible, that's a different story."
Do you really think, Stalin et al would be supportive of the Bible? I don't think so.
I think your statement was foolish.
You're entitled to that opinion.
Religion is no more evil than Government, it is the men or women who occupy them that make it evil.
Religion is government and evil is your word but you're probably right on that one. Just as an example of pure evil, just think of all the murder, mahem and misery that has resulted over a little speck of dirt...all in the name of my religion versus yours.