[Ronaldus Magnus]

You noobs think you're a big deal, don't you? If you had any integrity, you would name names instead of trying to have us follow a link of dubious origin.

The link works just fine. First Things is a conservative Christian Magazine which is often cited here on the Religion Forum. Personal insults like the one you hurled above are generally not accepted here. It is true, however, that nasty responses like that are quite common on the Religion Forum after criticisms are leveled against another religion. In fact, your response bolsters the case made in the article that Any Rand's philosophy really is a religion!

[Shalmaneser]

I thought the article was an interesting take on the Rand phenomenon. I had no idea that Rand was above criticism here, nor did I imagine posting an article critical of her would lead to personal insults and so forth.

I have lurked this site recently, and my conservative friends have told me it is fun to post something here occasionally, so I thought I’d try it. I must say that so far, the fun seems a bit muted.

Since I have no desire to stir up rancor on this forum, I guess it’s back to lurking for me. Apologies to all for the controversy.