(June 15, 2012 at 6:47 pm)Brian37 Wrote:(June 15, 2012 at 6:36 pm)Epimethean Wrote: Brian, are you here to discuss atheism and religion or to treat us to your own personal dogma?What is the point of our profile spot "beliefs" if this was just an episode of Barny? If this was just about patting each other on the back, then why allow theists?
Look, if you don't like the boxing ring, don't jump in. I find it odd with a website that has an ignore option that you'd complain about a thread no one is forcing you to respond to.
Do you realize that you tend to turn every thread you enter into a boxing ring? In the "Brain vs Mind" thread that may have cost us one of our most interesting and articulate theists, Chad Wooters.
Not everyone is looking for an Atheists Only boys club where we can slam theists, spit and see who can piss the furthest. Some of us actually like conversing with those who hold divergent opinions. It is rare to find theists who are articulate, capable of reasoned argument and not on a mission to convert us. Chad was such a one. Please don't be in such a hurry to chase them all away.
You have a marvelous sense of entitlement: anyone who doesn't like to do things your way doesn't have to enter the ring. The trouble is, most of us are not willing to evacuate every thread you enter in order to avoid the ring you bring with you everywhere.
This wasn't addressed to me of course but then again an unlocked thread is an open thread. And anyway, if you don't enjoy a good chorus of kumbaya no one is forcing you to stick around. Oh wait a minute, you started this one didn't you? Just as Chad had started the thread you pissed all over.
