But discussing certain 'historical facts' about the life of jesus may not be called history by others. I do believe that the influence of religion troughout history is a valid subject.
Afterall religion is just another subject as there are many.
And if people think that the subject is getting too much attention they may say so. Ignore me if I'm wrong. If you are discussing history of 1000 to 2000 years ago, the influence of religion is unavoidable. Neither Graham, nor I expressed any beliefs. We are sticking to history.