Can we discuss religion in a fresh productive way? I'm ready.

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6. I would like to respond to your plea in a more positive way than I have previously,

as a member of The British Humanist Association rather than as an atheist.

The British Humanist Association...

...is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. We promote Humanism, support and represent the non-religious, and promote a secular state and equal treatment in law and policy of everyone, regardless of religion or belief.
Humanists...

...are atheists and agnostics who make sense of the world using reason, experience and shared human values. We take responsibility for our actions and base our ethics on the goals of human welfare, happiness and fulfilment. We seek to make the best of the one life we have by creating meaning and purpose for ourselves, individually and together.

If we leave aside the fundmental difference between us then I would imagine that your goals and ours might coincide more than they clash.