He speaks Russian as a first language and prefers the communal side of things, and studying the language of ancient religious texts so he can study them directly.

I like to sort of tread the line and see if I can be convinced that universal values are actually somehow particular. So far, not budging.

Two fundamental questions:

1) Do I have a right to my own life?
2) Do others have a right to their own lives?

If your answers aren't yes to both...I have questions....

If your answers are yes, then you understand justice, fairness and morality...without religion....