"Why, I thought the Christian religion was the only real one."
"Well, that's what the Christians think—naturally."
Cyrus frowned. "But what's the use of so many?"
"No use whatever. One good one would be enough for everybody—and save heaps of trouble."
"But the Christian religion is the best, isn't it—to go to heaven with?"
"That's hard to say. Nobody really knows. It's a good Sunday religion, but it doesn't seem to work so well week days."
"I guess it's safer than any of the others, isn't it?"
"Possibly. But you needn't decide in a hurry, Cyrus. Take your time and look around a little."
"Do people always look around before choosing their religion?"
Dr. Alton laughed. "No, they do not. In fact, it is considered a sign of moral depravity to think too much for yourself in those matters. To be at peace with mankind you must follow your neighbors. It is all merely a matter of geography. When you know the name of the country you know their religious beliefs. There is not much thinking done."