The problem with Iran is precisely the fact that its people are ossified with a barbarian theology that prevents them from applying the Golden Rule both amongst themselves, and with others.
The fault in their ideology is that it is stuck on Old Testament morality, where archaic, tyrannical rules are allowed to dominate over any application of the Golden Rule. Hence such barbaric punishments as stoning, amputation and decapitation. It took Jesus to change that in the Middle East, with a basic philosophy which was the Golden Rule.
That said, I agree this has been a long, winding discussion amounting to not much.
Good day!
Yes, you are right there... and wrong on the validity of the discussion (you made many great points). It was a valid and interesting discussion. The outcome of both methods seem to be the same as long as civilized people are involved.
Thanks for the your input... Cheers...