Interfaith Group

I will go since I was asked nicely.

But before I go could you pass on a suggestion for me?

From what I have read in here, in religion, and from the SoP, I got the distinct impression that this room was supposed to be like religion but minus all the attacks and snark. A place for everyone to have a discussion so long as they were mindful of others and did not critique their beliefs or nonbelief.

But if what you are saying is true shouldn't the SoP say "Believers and their non-theist allies are welcome" as opposed to "Believers and Nonbelievers?" The former makes it clear that pro-religion non-theist are welcome, while the latter makes it seem like all types of nonbelievers are welcome so long they don't criticize others.

Could you pass that suggestion to the hosts?

Cause that is what it feels like. Like I came in here having read the sop and expected one thing when it was actually another. I see the part of the SoP that says nonbelief is not to be criticized and yet I see post after post of Dawkins threads. I see others coming in here and getting banned for what feels like following the rules.

From my point of view I followed the rules and sop here, but if this was a safehaven for non-theist allies of the religious then the reaction I got makes sense. I was defending those who are not allies. On the other hand, when it says "nonbelievers" are welcome then you can understand my confusion? Why I feel like I followed the rules and am be punished/attacked for it? Why I felt that the post I responded to was against the SoP?

It is like a huge double standard. And I know I am not the only one who feels that way. Maybe, the problems here are nothing more than a big misunderstanding?

Okay that it, I will honor your request. Take care.

edit: It is not splitting hairs. It is actually how I and others feel. But there is so much animosity between both groups you assume I am insincere.

edit2: Sent MADem a PM