This is why I have no problem with faith, but can't stand religion.
Back to the Stan's example of the women talking...: If it were about faith, all they would have done is praise the newb. Their religious state of mind only accepted her because of her choice, and even then they still had a critical eye based simply on she wasn't always a Christian.
Religious intolerence... it's really my only gripe with the whole God concept.
....Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.