Religion
In reply to the discussion: Question about the nature of this Group [View all]TygrBright
(20,755 posts)I have no interest in convincing non-theists that theism is "right" or even "valid." Nor am I interested in the XXXth iteration of why theism is irrational, stupid, socially destructive, and otherwise negative, etc.
I am not going to convince them of anything; they are not going to convince me of anything. Attempts to do so quickly devolve into the scenario you describe (at best) or, even less productively, childish attempts to annoy each other.
Nevertheless, there are theists and non-theists who seem to greatly enjoy the joust. I've no wish to deprive them of their pleasure, I'm just looking for a place where believers of all faiths can discuss various aspects of belief without annoying or provoking the non-theists.
I'd appreciate a place that isn't specifically Christian in orientation, or, indeed specifically ANY faith tradition in orientation. But that doesn't appear to be feasible, for whatever reasons.
wistfully,
Bright