religious tradition. No, Aryanist neo-paganism doesn't qualify. It meets neither of the criteria. And no, Hitler wasn't a Catholic in any meaningful sense, no matter what he or anybody else claims.

I don't trust Islam as it currently exists. But I hate to turn my back entirely on a tradition that brought about the civilization of the Caliphs. Algebra, astronomy, and all that.

Yes, it was a long time ago. But it happened, and with help, maybe it could happen again.