[boatbums]

Ah, yes: Imputing negative character traits where, in fact, no such traits were ever displayed. A variety of ad hominem, I believe - but maybe also an example of projection?

I don't know about you but I think ridiculing and mocking others' faith on a Religion Forum thread could be seen as a negative character trait.

[MHGinTN]

A dead soul cannot see its own flaws unless GOD whispers an indictment. Perhaps one posting has ignored the still small voice?

[alexander_busek]

I don't know about you but I think ridiculing and mocking others' faith on a Religion Forum thread could be seen as a negative character trait.

People who publicly make bold assertions and claim (sometimes arguing vehemently) that they are logical are tacitly inviting others to "shoot them down" - i.e., to expose their fallacious reasoning, specious facts, or other rhetorical shortcomings. And the author of the article himself has not minced words in vigorously attacking others' faith (calling the religions held by about three-quarters of humanity "counterfeits"). What's good for the goose...

The fact that I have advanced my counterarguments here in a light-hearted fashion (to whit: my example of the religion of the fictitious "Fungo-Fango Tribe") should not be confused with "ridicule" or "mockery."

And I still have no idea how you come to accuse me of "bitterness."

All in all, I think I was providing an invaluable service in exposing the author's fallacious reasoning, and in helping other FReepers to improve their critical thinking skills.

Regards,