What purposes are served by the religion forum that aren't better served by the interfaith forum?

[MADem]

28. My involvement basically came out of a place where I got tired of seeing decent people get crapped

upon.

In my view, there's really nothing of which we can be "certain." I'm not talking about strictly spiritual matters, but matters of "science," as well. Once upon a time, scientists thought that we were affected by "humours" and that women's wombs could wander all over their bodies.

There's just a shitload that is not known. Still. Despite an air of "certainty" there's plenty that's just not clear even to this day. People get through their days the best way they know how. Cultural considerations also impact this kind of thing...and many religious holidays are a boatload of fun. People "cling" to their religions for lots of reasons, some social, some spiritual, some to keep grandma happy, and some for the chocolate, cookies and cakes.

I'm not going to fault people for believing what they want to believe, be it this deity or that, this prophet or that, or the FSM, so long as they aren't shitty to others and so long as they don't discriminate. It's like choice--NMB. Not. My. Business. I think most people who are--in actual fact and not fronting for internet fun--True Progressives feel this way. It's just not an issue. I also think most True Progressives follow the "Render Unto Caesar" attitude in their daily lives as well. No need to insert religion into government or taxpayer funded endeavors--it's just not cool.

The A/A group could or can do what they want. I think if they want to bash people who post here, that's on them entirely--the only thing is, they're NOT gonna do it here.

I don't think the mark of a "good" group is necessarily one that is heavily trafficked. The most "popular" kids in my high school, back in the dark ages, were assholes, lots of 'em. Volume does not always translate to quality.

If a person wants to have a chat with someone, or a few people, about a topic that fits here, they can invite them with a PM or redirect from the "free-wheeling" religion group to a more in-depth discussion. That's the utility of this place--it's a quiet corner where people won't be jerking your chain. It's a place where civility is the watchword, if you will...!