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[Gabriel Syme]

Hi there

I am new to the forum. I am a British (Scottish) Catholic, I am 35, married and I am employed as a professional engineer.

I am attracted to the forum for the range of topics it covers; as well as atheist/theist discussion, there is stuff about the arts, science etc.

I enjoy talking with people who have a different belief or world view from me. I find it stimulating to hear others point of view, and to learn in what way they mentally approach topics like morality, or theism, or how to cook an excellent burger, or who is going to win the next superbowl, or whatever.

I guess I seek discussion and debate, but in a positive, constructive fashion, where we can share ideas and agree-to-disagree at times. I am not here to try to convert people, patronise people or to intentionally piss anyone off.

I form my opinion of people based on the content of their character, how they conduct themselves and how they treat others - not based on if they are religious or not - so look forward to meeting some of you on the forums!

Cheers
GS

[festive1]

Welcome!

[paulpablo]

I think there is some sort of a rule on this forum about not trying to convert but i dont really understand the rule, surely if youre debating about god then youre trying to prove yourself right, the other person wrong, and therefore logically encouraging a conversion, you have my personal permission try and convert me though.

[Cyberman]

Hey there, Gabriel, from a fellow Brit (even if I am a sassenach!)

As for the "no converting" thing, that would come under Rule #4:

No Preaching
Preaching is not permitted. Preaching is defined as a post that fulfills all the following requirements:

• Includes a threat if a particular statement is not agreed with.
  
• Fails to justify said threat with evidence.
  
• Is repetitive.
  
• Directed at forum members, rather than a general description of beliefs.
  
• Uses negative connotations.
  
• Is not in response to a query regarding personal beliefs.

Regardless, many folk aren't likely to treat any conversion attempts as anything more than an opportunity for a feeding frenzy, but since you don't intend to do that there shouldn't be a problem. I'm sure we won't starve.

[Napoléon]

I form my opinion of people based on the content of their character, how they conduct themselves and how they treat others - not based on if they are religious or not

Now that, I can appreciate, aboard.

[Confused Ape]

Hello. I enjoy talking to people with a different word view to my own as well.

[fr0d0]

No Preaching
Preaching is not permitted. Preaching is defined as a post that fulfills all the following requirements:

• Includes a threat if a particular statement is not agreed with.
  
• Fails to justify said threat with evidence.
  
• Is repetitive.
  
• Directed at forum members, rather than a general description of beliefs.
  
• Uses negative connotations.
  
• Is not in response to a query regarding personal beliefs.

How many of those constitute a strike?
I could have some fun here!

[Cyberman]

Well, individually they might be considered annoying, if that's what you're going for. All six in combination would generate a critical mass. Wanna try it and see?

[Jackalope]

Welcome. Hope you brought your thick skin.

[fr0d0]

Well, individually they might be considered annoying, if that's what you're going for. All six in combination would generate a critical mass. Wanna try it and see?

All-righty then!!

God doesn't exist and if you can't prove that you should put up or shut up! There is no evidence! All theists are deluded fools. Theism is dead! Once more: proof?

Instaban right?

Some fools must've been real close right?