(February 17, 2015 at 4:50 pm)ether-ore Wrote:Hi all, ether-ore here and of course, I'm new. I am a Christian of the LDS (Mormon) variety. I'll try and just hang out for a wile to get a feel for the place. I've read the rules and I understand this is primarily an atheist community. I guess the only reason I would have to speak is to respond to issues regarding faith (belief) and other religious practice.
Welcome! I hope you enjoy 'being' here.
(February 17, 2015 at 4:50 pm)ether-ore Wrote: I trust it is ok for me to speak my mind in offering my opinions. I will have no intention of offending anyone, although there probably is little doubt but that my opinions may be received as being offensive. I sincerely hope not.
It depends on what your opinions are, I reckon.
(February 17, 2015 at 4:50 pm)ether-ore Wrote: I can promise you I do not use vulgar language, nor do I resort to name calling. Conversely, I hope no one will call me names or show contempt within their acknowledged disagreement because they may think me mentally deficient because I have faith.
As long as you're not under the impression that not using 'bad' words is the same thing as being courteous, I don't see getting abusive toward you. But a thick skin helps around here. We've got folks who will use profanity or obscenities just because you asked them to not do so. I recommend that you reserve your attention for the more substantive posts.
(February 17, 2015 at 4:50 pm)ether-ore Wrote: I have a fair amount of education (one BA and two Associates in Applied Science degrees). I'm a 65 year old widower and I live in Richmond, Virginia.
My condolences regarding your wife.
I'm not anti-Christian. I'm anti-stupid.
