Interfaith Group

I had previously enjoyed discussion with you and never felt that they became uncivil or damaging. We disagreed and debated with some passion. If it became overly personal, then I was not fully aware of that. I don't even recall what the Sagan thread was.

OTOH, I strongly object to be called out, attacked and mocked in conversations that I am not a part of. I find this particularly offensive when it occurs not only in a place that I am not participating but in a place where I can not defend myself.

Your promise to refrain from doing that is appreciated. I am not aware of ever having said a word about you that was not said to you, but if I have, I apologize and will not do it in the future.

I am quite sure that we agree on much more than we disagree on. I am also very much in support of your passion and most of your goals.

As you know, I have a trigger point when it comes to what I consider religious intolerance or bigotry. I will push back when I see that, but other than that I think I am pretty easy.

You have written some very passionate pieces about wanting to be allowed to be what you say you are. You have some strong views about certain words and a particularly strong position about those who chose the term agnostic as a stand alone descriptor.

I would ask that you consider that others feel much the same as you do when it comes to being permitted to be who they say they are. Their passion may be as strong as yours and their desire not to be defined as passionate.

In terms of this room, I honestly do not think you belong here and I am not sure what your point is. Many of your views are distinctly anti-religious. Whether you think you have technically broken any rules or not, your presence here violates the spirit of this safe haven.

If you want to have debates about religion, go to the religion room. If you want some pats on the back and support for your atheism, go to the a/a room. However, neither of those things are what you should come here for.

Don't take it personally. Just think about it.

And please stick to your promise not to attack me. If you feel that I have crossed the line with you, just let me know.

Thanks.