Atheist. [But former Catholic, something Chilton wouldn't elucidate right here and now while this man held him by the leash. His stoicism was something of a challenge, the man hadn't even flinched. No obvious pulse of heated blood, no snarl...

The degree of maintained control was interesting, thought Chilton. Almost traumatic.]

And yes, actually, imPorts have already created individual cult followings. Nothing so grand and organized as outright religion, but give it a few decades. Might even become something you could be proud of.

[A tilt of his head.]

And then there are those who already claim to be gods. [Persephone. Inanna.] What of them? How does that play along your philosophy?