a majority of posters do not participate in these threads. This indicates a lack of controversiality.
I disagree. Its entirely from a lack of civility. The majority of the Freepmail I get from other creationsist reflects their disgust at getting involved with these threads. For their own sake they would rather "walk away" than continue the unedifying discussion.
No, because scripture is not science. The Hebrew Bible (and Christian Bible, too) does not speak to scientific issues
Realize this, that yes, sure the Bible is not a scientific textbook, it is silent on acids, but to simply reject the Bible as not having any value to science is not the extreme I'd go to. In fact Gods word should be seen as the author of science and his Creation was the beginning of science.
That'll be a disagreement we'll have over our worldviews but again realize thats where I am coming from as a Creationist.
If there's anything that drives people away from faith, it is not science but hypocrisy on the part of the faithful.
I see this all the time as an excuse. God does not allow it. Since when does everyone give up this aspect of their life to others to decide for them? You (All) are in charge of your life and you will have to answer for it when you meet God.
But people though, when they want to, can find insult in anything.
I agree. People are different, Christians are different. Everyone will have their own comfort zone and sensitivities.
I am all for civility, and I try to keep my cutting remarks to a minimum, but neither side is particularly innocent of offense. However, I do not believe if these threads were made more polite through agressive moderation that they would attract more than a minority of posters.