Simon, regarding faith and politics: sometimes I feel their remit extends to the automotive world, such is brand loyalty!
Stand in the middle of an Evo vs Impreza, Air-cooled vs Water-cooled 911 or TVR Lover vs Detractor debate and I'd entirely agree with you
And others.....

Yet so sad, as clearly, as Robert already aptly mentioned, we all have different likes and dislikes, so why not just accept that one prefers the Evo one the Scooby etc....