I think the song's not necessarily anti-religion, but anti-taking-religion-to-extremes. Mentions of the "Virgins" and whatnot lead me to believe that the narrator, telling a story on his deathbed, is telling the listener that he's seen people give up their lives for religion, for something that's not even necessarily guaranteed.
My number 2 favourite song off the record. :D
I think the song's not necessarily anti-religion, but anti-taking-religion-to-extremes. Mentions of the "Virgins" and whatnot lead me to believe that the narrator, telling a story on his deathbed, is telling the listener that he's seen people give up their lives for religion, for something that's not even necessarily guaranteed.
Best set of lyrics in my opinion. Just stunning.