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

[cbayer]

30. I've been thinking about this, but I don't really have a solution.

It seems to me that liberal/progressive people should be able to post anywhere on DU without getting crapped on. When a separate space must be supplied to make sure that is the case, it is indicative of a much deeper problem.

Whether that problem can be resolved or not is not clear, but division is never good for the democratic party, imo.

The TOS of this site specifically talk about bigotry towards believers and non-believers, yet the community seems to tolerate both. As a result, it has flourished in some cases.

I agree with you that a good group is not necessarily a heavily trafficked group. I also think that widely divergent points of view are good things and lead to the most interesting conversations. However, if that conversation can not be had civilly, have we not hit a brick wall?

I think the "quiet corner" concept is a good one and I would advocate for this group to be left standing. However, I still think that civil and stimulating discussion can be had in the religion group and I like to participate in those, but it can only be had if you refuse to let your chain get jerked.