So, it now appears that spirited irish has resolved in her own mind the question of whether this thread should be Religion or News/Activism, and no longer regrets being "banished" from Religion.
That's fine.
But I wonder if, from the larger perspective of Free Republic itself, having threads like this are necessarily a "good thing"?
After all, if there is such a thing, Free Republic is the absolute core of genuine conservative America.
Let's put it this way: if we're not, then nobody is.
And if we're at each other's throats (metaphorically, of course) trying to strangle the life out of opponents who disagree religiously, then what does that tell the world about conservatives in general?
Not so good.
On the other hand, I personally think that battles royale like this one can have good effects in the longer term.
For one thing, we get to know who we are, as individuals & groups -- politically, religiously, philosophically, etc.
What we hammer out here could make a difference in the larger world, at least I sure like to think so.
It's a reason why I've supported Free Republic all these years now.
And why I'm not going anywhere else...
;-)
I missed that, but can't say I'd be surprised if it was for a total absence of civility.
So, it now appears that spirited irish ...no longer regrets being “banished” from Religion.
***Once again you post an outright lie.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3069049/posts?page=2232#2232
And naturally, Tackylogic jumps right in and does a troll dance on top of your lie.
You’re a despicable, lying, trolling heretic.