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We need more theistic activity
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 (May 1, 2018 at 1:16 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: AM, I think it's worth starting a thread about this on the suggestion subforum. I can go ahead and do that, unless you want to since it was your idea? Be my guest. I'd enjoy some real discussion for a change.The insults don't bother me, but the red herrings and shout-downs have become so tedious that I don't do much real talk anymore. 
And again, I was under the impression that the debate section of the religion forums were intended for this purpose. If so, there's no reason to start yet another subforum for something already in place.
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 RE: We need more theistic activity
May 1, 2018 at 1:34 pm
(This post was last modified: May 1, 2018 at 1:34 pm by Catholic_Lady.)
(May 1, 2018 at 1:32 pm)Joods Wrote: And again, I was under the impression that the debate section of the religion forums were intended for this purpose. If so, there's no reason to start yet another subforum for something already in place. The debate section is for formal one on one debate. I'm talking about discussion... like with more than 2 people. Ive never been interested in doing a debate, but i am interested in discussion.
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The debate section is not limited to two people. And I stand corrected. It's in the philosophy section. My point remains, regardless of location.
The rules here are clearly outlined. It is a place where interested parties can discuss a topic and be allowed a proper response by opposing parties. There are no limits on the type of discussion one can have with others. The rules you guys are proposing are really better served within the confines of the debate subforum because you are essentially asking staff to create yet another subforum where there is limited engagement and where you want to limit what people can or cannot say. We already have the PD rule in place. Honestly, if people want serious discussion on topics that interest them, there's the debate section for that. Disclaimer: I am only responsible for what I say, not what you choose to understand.
The biggest problem with the theists we typically get here is that they are assholes with a chip on their shoulder looking to spread their beliefs to the heathens. I have no problems with the likes of CL, RR, Kingpin, etc... Hell, even Wooters and GC make reasonable points on occasion. The vast majority, though, are shitposters or assholes like Drich, Banned and He Lives. The type of chucklefucks who just know they've got it all figured out and can't resist coming to an atheist site to spread their version of the "good news."
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 RE: We need more theistic activity
May 1, 2018 at 1:40 pm
(This post was last modified: May 1, 2018 at 1:41 pm by brewer.)
Theists, stop whining. Most of us would be banned from theists forums just for stating our position, no matter how polite we are. (not me personally, haven't tried it but heard stories)
If you want to be here I think you can put up with a little shit. Plus there is this ignore thing.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
(May 1, 2018 at 1:40 pm)mh.brewer Wrote: Theists, stop whining. Most of us would be banned from theists forums just for stating our position, no matter how polite we are. (not me personally, haven't tried it but heard stories) Kit started the thread, and I'm pretty sure he's not a theist. 
 (April 30, 2018 at 11:55 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: Reasonable theists ought to be identified as such and met half way. That would require the admission that theism could in some sense possibly be reasonable. I would refer you to the thread about beliefs it is reasonable for a Christian to hold. Not very encouraging.
Unfortunate for christians...but not a problem for rational theism.
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 (May 1, 2018 at 3:56 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: That would require the admission that theism could in some sense possibly be reasonable. I would refer you to the thread about beliefs it is reasonable for a Christian to hold. Not very encouraging. Oooo, should create a new thread.
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