Hi Masher - not being malicious at all mate......but you do come out with some drivvel at times
Definition of Religion - a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
.........why should they/it? Religions are not by definition inter-dependent upon each other for their core belief systems! Eskimos that worship........jeez......what....... Frozen Cod Steaks are hardly likely to have come into contact with the Sun Creme Worshippers of Baal but that does not mean that Nanook O' the North when he's praising the Almighty Fillet O' Cod doesn't attain nirvana or some form of comfort or solace!
Die Religion...ist das Opium des Volkes (Marx)
....(or in Nanook's case die Fisch Stabchen)
........which Gods do exist!!???