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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 4:47 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 4:41 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: (May 8, 2018 at 4:35 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: ...even though we are theists and this is an atheist site. I am glad we were able to do that here, despite not being atheists.
Is this a site for atheists or a site about atheism? I always thought the later although I can somewhat understand atheists thinking the former.
I am not sure, but either way, I am grateful we are given the opportunity to do that here.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 4:47 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: (May 8, 2018 at 4:41 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: Is this a site for atheists or a site about atheism? I always thought the later although I can somewhat understand atheists thinking the former.
I am not sure, but either way, I am grateful we are given the opportunity to do that here.
I'm just saying it seems like some atheists resent our participation because they think the site belongs to them. I'm kind of tired of making excuses for their tribalism. The fact is that AF belongs to Tiberius and he has made it clear, repeatedly, that the forums are open to all participants on an equal footing. So it seems appropriate for a generic theist to expect the same level of respect as a generic atheist.
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 4:53 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: (May 8, 2018 at 4:47 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I am not sure, but either way, I am grateful we are given the opportunity to do that here.
I'm just saying it seems like some atheists resent our participation because they think the site belongs to them. I'm kind of tired of making excuses for their tribalism. The fact is that AF belongs to Tiberius and he has made it clear, repeatedly, that the forums are open to all participants on an equal footing. So it seems appropriate for a generic theist to expect the same level of respect as a generic atheist.
Judging by my thread, it is clear that the vast majority of atheists on this site are glad we are here.
And yes, Tib has made this what it is. I am grateful that he did so.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 4:53 pm
I think what they're resenting right now is not being capable of directing responding to your closed thread.
*shrugs*
That's their problem.
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 4:59 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 4:53 pm)Kit Wrote: I think what they're resenting right now is not being capable of directing responding to your closed thread.
*shrugs*
That's their problem.
What we should do, is create some sort of 'sister' thread. Maybe call it the "Open discussion of the Christian 'Why we're here' thread" thread. Then we could respond to their posts in that thread. Although, the christians will probably be too scared to leave their 'safe space' to participate in a thread like that.
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 5:41 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 4:53 pm)Kit Wrote: I think what they're resenting right now is not being capable of directing responding to your closed thread.
*shrugs*
That's their problem.
Right, since one can always tell them how badly they're screwing up here.
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 7:28 pm
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 8:33 pm
Poor Bert.
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 10:56 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 4:07 pm)Mathilda Wrote: They don't need a section on AF as well.
They don’t have one and if (big if) the civil section goes through, I sincerely doubt the staff will let it get that way.
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RE: Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread
May 8, 2018 at 11:17 pm
(May 8, 2018 at 10:56 pm)Shell B Wrote: (May 8, 2018 at 4:07 pm)Mathilda Wrote: They don't need a section on AF as well.
They don’t have one and if (big if) the civil section goes through, I sincerely doubt the staff will let it get that way.
Actually I'm looking forward to making use of that sub-forum myself. Sometimes there is too much clowning when I really want a discussion.
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