Where I grew up, Glasgow, whether Protestant or Catholic was a big deal. We were encouraged not to mix, and actually now I understand to some degree why, well it was more an Irish thing with some of my relatives from the Western Isles. They weren't happy when I was given an Irish middle name or when my sister married a Catholic.
i rebelled against Christianity but now I'm being drawn to some of Christ's great teachings. The stories we were told are mostly symbolic,IMHO.