[Elsie]

It does seem that general broad brush statements that categorise all biologists/scientists whether Christian or not as liars and fools are permitted. Likewise similar insults against non-Christians as a group appear to be permitted.

The difference between a club and a rapier perhaps?

[Thatcherite]

Speaking personally, when a group that I'm a member of receives a blanket insult it seems just as personal to me as when I receive a personal insult.

"Britons are all pinko queers" would actually upset me more than "You are a pinko queer" which I find easy to laugh off. If that makes me too thin-skinned for the religion forums then I guess I shall take my leave. I don't suppose anyone will miss me. :)