Thread: Debunking Dangerously Deceitful Dogma

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Xman,
My reply was basically to both sides of the battle, science and religion. Not to either of you specifically. Both sides seem to disrespect each other in these discussions. A different side may start it each time but the end result is the same. Both sides insist on being right, whether in this incident, the one before it, or the next one to follow. No one will know who is right till the end, if there is an end.

FWIW, neither of you guys are on my ignore list

Tony

Mr. Miller your ecumenical attitude in this matter is as good and well thought out as the craftsmanship of your strops.

As an atheist I feel and understand the frustration and irritation at the hyper-evangelical stance some, but certainly not all, Christians take. It's easy to get in a combative mode and keep the switch turned on. But at the same time it must be remembered if you wish respect it's a good idea to give it.

I thought the initial question of whom or what someone prays to was an interesting one, but with a guarded eye, because in my experience the next question isn't one of inquiry but one of my eternal soul and how the particular way he or she prays to Gawd is the one, true way to avoid eternal burning in their particular view of hell.

The thread turned into another, "yeah... but" sort of discussion.

I think both sides of the argument would do well to adopt Tony Miller's stance on the topic. And I wish everyone would undo the ignore buttons. Because we all can agree on how to get a darn fine shave.