Actually, if one puts their views on a forum they should, in fact, expect debate. That is unless it is DU. In which case, if they disagree, the more eloquent your case the better your chances of being banned.
Debate is most of the reason for this sort of forum.
>>Actually, if one puts their views on a forum they should, in fact, expect debate<<
Debate about the subject matter, cool.
Debate about religious dogma, no way.
Like I said, no one asks the Jewish FReepers to defend their beliefs when they post something non-dogmatic. Why should anyone have to debate dogma on a non-dogmatic thread?
It’s crass.
If I post a thread on why communion is not communion is a Protestant church, I better be ready to debate dogma because that is what I have invited.
If I post that three first communicants were run over by a car at a parish, why is that an invitation to debate dogma?
This is an actual example. A Catholic FReeper posted an article on glass walls being installed in confessionals. The second post was slamming the dogma of confession.
Come on.