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Excellent points. Since the main function of this forum is political in nature the question becomes how does ones doctrine of God affect ones political beliefs. Since this country was founded by Christians, and this is a conservative forum, why should we be concerned whether those of non-Judeao/Christian beliefs be driven away? If I were to post a thread that titled; "I think President Clinton was a great president", how long would it take before I got zotted? Is the purpose of the Religon forum for evangelical prostelyzing? It shouldn't be.

On the religon forum we have three main groups. The RC's emphasis human authority. The Arminians emphasis individual piety. The Calvinist emphasis God's soveriegnty. Each of these emphasis will have a direct bearing on ones political understandings. Our theology directs our politics. If our common goal is that our country return to a Christian emphasis in the political realm then it becomes necessary that those of different Christian theological emphasis be allowed to vigorously debate their particular emphasis. By understanding our oppositions viewpoint hopefully we can find some common area of agreement in the political realm. I'd much rather debate someone who has a passion for his/her beliefs than a post-modern pussy.

Perhaps you should consider suspending the thin-skinned abuse button pushers?

Since this country was founded by Christians, and this is a conservative forum, why should we be concerned whether those of non-Judeao/Christian beliefs be driven away?

Because the Christians who founded this country didn't write the first amendment just for Christians. They didn't think it was wise to drive away non-Christians. Neither should we.

Is the purpose of the Religon forum for evangelical prostelyzing? It shouldn't be.

The purpose of the Religion forum is what its participants decide it is - as long as its done with decency and decorum.

I'd much rather debate someone who has a passion for his/her beliefs than a post-modern pussy.

You have one chance to convince me that the last word in this sentence was not selected to push my buttons.