Don't worry Terry, I was not offended. I don't know if the mod just happened to see your post by accident or what. The truth of the matter is, I am rather enjoying the debate.
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These are the rules for open threads on the Religion Forum, also found on my profile page which can be accessed by clicking on my name at the bottom of this post:
Part of the RM duties is to read threads to make sure they don't get out of hand with rule breaking.Open threads are in a town square format.
Antagonism though not encouraged, should be expected Posters may argue for or against beliefs, deities, religious authorities, etc. They may tear down other’s beliefs. They may ridicule. “Open” RF debate is often contentious.
It requires thick skin. A poster must be able to make his points while standing his ground, suffering adverse remarks about his beliefs - or letting them roll off his back.
Members of religions which are as much culture as belief sometimes take religious debate personally. If you keep getting your feelings hurt because other posters ridicule or disapprove or hate what you hold dear, then you are too thin-skinned to be involved in “open” RF debate. You should IGNORE “open” RF threads altogether and instead post to RF threads labeled “prayer” “devotional” “caucus” or “ecumenical.”