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I WANT A NEW RULE ON THIS FORUM!NO discussion of God or of politics - not even anything remotely related to these subjects.We have beat this subject to death. It is great that people have their own opinions BUT that is all they are. There will always be disagreement. Lets just leave this be.
I apologise for this question, it appears to have offended certain people.I didnt realize that 'Life, the Universe & Everything... '(in Just Chat) excluded God...
I disagree that religion and politics shouldn't be discussed.I do agree it's been done to death, but they are important issues, why should they be immune from discussion?Those who aren't interested don't have to read the thread.
Much of the information on these kinds of topics is not provable, so then it becomes a matter of opinion.
Also, some religions proselytize (try to win you over to their side), so such "discussions" generally involve some of this. Finally, most people don't want to be told they are wrong, especially in a major way (ie, religion), and that's what essentially happens when people talk religion (and politics).
I'd just like to say that virtually everyone bases their life on something bigger than themselves, otherwise there'd be a lot more crime happening (and I can't bring myself to think that most people don't commit crimes only because of the possible punishments). So, even though some people may claim that they don't have a "religion", they must have a "philosophy about life". In fact, I know an organization whose members use philosophy as their religion.
I agree with JimBob.The object of this forum is not to encourage free speech on any and every topic. There are plenty of other forums that allow that (and they are usually a total waste of time.)The object of this forum is to facilitate discussion and debate of things that have, at least, some bearing on science, and to do that in a collegiate way that allows people to explore and learn.Discussions of religion and politics always end up in a fight. People get upset and offended, and they will be driven away from this forum, even although they can make a significant scientific contribution to the forum. That does nothing good for this forum.I don't allow political or religious arguments in my house because I don't want to fall out with people I respect. We should do likewise on this forum.
The object of this forum is to facilitate discussion and debate of things that have, at least, some bearing on science, and to do that in a collegiate way that allows people to explore and learn.
Discussions of religion and politics always end up in a fight.
People get upset and offended, and they will be driven away from this forum, even although they can make a significant scientific contribution to the forum. That does nothing good for this forum.
We are debating about the nature of debating !
even bring out my inner deeper female qualities