The Bible Is Bullshit

[DanaC]

Don't be too put out Ruminator. Most people in those discussions met you with respect and and differing sets of views. This is a large group of people with an intimate and shifting active core. From time to time we break into groups who oppose one another on certain issues. Religion is sometimes the break point; other times it may be political or cultural. Occasionally it has even broken into groups along national lines. If you are discussing fundamentals, chances are there will be some people taking an opposing view. They then post and the thread takes on a rhythm. It's very easy from that point on, for the poster who's become the focus of that thread to feel ganged up on.

This is cool place to hang out and talk. But nor do we take prisoners in a discussion. If you bring out evidence, expect to be called on it. If you state something ephemeral and unmeasurable as unassailable fact and then take issue with others doing similarly, expect to be called on it.

Being mocked is something that'll happen. It doesn't in any way mean a lack of respect. There are people here who I think respect me but who are quite happy to tear me down in a discussion on welfare, for example. Don't worry about. This is the way the Cellar is. We are kind and warm and welcoming, but we also hunt in packs :P

As it happens, I don't think you've come in for that much stick. If anything I'd say people have been less inclined to move straight to mischief than is usual when religion is the topic. *smiles*