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cbayer

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33. I am very circumspect about my discussions about religion IRL.

Reply to Union Scribe (Reply #31)

Thu Dec 18, 2014, 08:01 PM

Dec 2014

But when I do have them, they are generally very interesting and totally civil.

I have never run into some of the sorts that hang out around here IRL. In fact, I bet they don't even act like this IRL.

There are all kinds of great and interesting religious and non-religious people here.

We each have to do what we have to do, and I don't expect you to do anything differently.

Just be yourself. That speaks loudly.

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How do you handle your faith being challenged? [View all] hrmjustin Dec 2014 OP

I am amazed and disturbed by the energy spent by others in challenging personal beliefs. NYC_SKP Dec 2014 #1

Well i understand that some are really passionate and interested in the subject. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #3

You're too kind. NYC_SKP Dec 2014 #7

Thanks for defending me in that thread. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #8

In my experience wryter2000 Dec 2014 #2

I think I need to do that more. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #4

Just like any other kind of hate wryter2000 Dec 2014 #5

I started using ignore. i need to expand it. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #6

It doesn't get challanged by anyone Leontius Dec 2014 #9

I have to admit I don't chose my battles well. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #10

Whe you let them spew their venom it helps keeps it from festering. Leontius Dec 2014 #20

Well thats an interesting way of looking at it. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #21

Depends on how it's done Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2014 #11

There is a lot of experience wisdom in stepping back from there. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #12

I got burned (and banned) a few times too many. Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2014 #13

Being challenged by someone who is truly interested and being bullied are two cbayer Dec 2014 #14

The only thing I get out of it is misery. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #15

Ok, justin. "Some here will never change and if I engage them, it will only end badly". cbayer Dec 2014 #17

Yes I think I will add a fourth to ignore. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #18

I did tell you about that one sometime ago if you remember. Leontius Dec 2014 #22

Yes you did and I do get along with several I disagree with there. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #23

It depends on the nature of the challenge el_bryanto Dec 2014 #16

Yes challenging belief is not bad as long as it is done in good faith. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #19

That is the problem with the religion room el_bryanto Dec 2014 #24

kick. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #25

I refuse to get into it. Union Scribe Dec 2014 #26

Well said. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #27

It's hard. It's so tempting Union Scribe Dec 2014 #28

But there are those that really don't see how what they say could be construed as bigotry cbayer Dec 2014 #30

And those who continue trying Union Scribe Dec 2014 #31

I am very circumspect about my discussions about religion IRL. cbayer Dec 2014 #33

You can ignore people without putting them on ignore. okasha Dec 2014 #29

I admit to peaking on one I had on ignore just now and it looks like he is trowing a fit. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #32

There are two or three running tantrums going on. okasha Dec 2014 #34

I am tempted to respond but i doubt I will. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #35

lol i just responded to him. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #36

Point out the flaws in the challenge. rug Dec 2014 #37