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HelenM · 07-04-2003, 05:53 AM

I'm just curious. Why do you read/post on General Religious Discussions?

beth · 07-04-2003, 06:15 AM

Cause it is interesting...I've always been interested in theology and apologetics.

Diadectes · 07-04-2003, 06:38 AM

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It helps me defend my theism/nontheism more effectively

What about those who don't feel they have anything to defend? A better choice might have been 'It helps me to define my theism/nontheism more effectively'.

CJD · 07-04-2003, 07:05 AM

I think I am with Diadectes on this one. That and I often find the non-religious faulting the religious based on gross stereotypes (and vice versa, to be sure), and I like challenging them on those points.

Nowhere357 · 07-04-2003, 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by Diadectes
What about those who don't feel they have anything to defend? A better choice might have been 'It helps me to define my theism/nontheism more effectively'.

Yes. I'd say I was here both to learn and to teach, when appropriate. Just looking to understand, is all. (I choose other.)

Bumble Bee Tuna · 07-04-2003, 10:34 AM

I think this poll would be better designed as a "can select multiple options" poll. Also, it probably could use a few more options. That said...All of the above.

-B

Barcode · 07-04-2003, 01:49 PM

Can I say a combination of all of the above?

I've always been an atheist, but it was my girlfriends religious views that pushed me into finding a refuge where I could vent and say what I thought without being disrespectful to *her* as a person.

Trust me, it's very trying when somebody comes out with things like " God loves you, even if you deny him " ...

I also wanted to know how to explain my views a bit better; I was a bit worried I may sound like her by saying " well I just know some things " and bluffing my way through; I wanted some coherent and elegant explanations for the things I've been trying to say for some time.

Arken · 07-04-2003, 02:32 PM

The kicks, man! I do it for the kicks!

joedad · 07-04-2003, 10:45 PM

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Barcode:
I also wanted to know how to explain my views a bit better; I was a bit worried I may sound like her by saying " well I just know some things " and bluffing my way through; I wanted some coherent and elegant explanations for the things I've been trying to say for some time.

Certainly. Every theistic argument ever invented has been soundly refuted on these boards. Lets one know he's not crazy and that there are other equally convinced people around.

Also for the freedom of expression it allows. I posted the title "Moby Dick" on a Christian Board and it got posted as "Moby ****." Too Funny!

crocodile deathroll · 07-05-2003, 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by HelenM
I'm just curious. Why do you read/post on General Religious Discussions?

I voted for more of the above

But why did'nt you make it a multiple choice question?

View Poll Results: Why do you read/post on this board?
It's interesting	32	34.41%
It helps me defend my theism/nontheism more effectively	7	7.53%
Complaining about religion makes me feel better	3	3.23%
In the hope of helping others realize what's true/correct	3	3.23%
More than one of the above	42	45.16%
Other	6	6.45%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

07-04-2003, 05:53 AM	#1
HelenM Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ill Posts: 6,577	Why do you post on this board? I'm just curious. Why do you read/post on General Religious Discussions?

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07-04-2003, 06:15 AM	#2
beth Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: where orange blossoms bloom... Posts: 1,802	Cause it is interesting...I've always been interested in theology and apologetics.

07-04-2003, 07:05 AM	#4
CJD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greater Orlando area Posts: 832	I think I am with Diadectes on this one. That and I often find the non-religious faulting the religious based on gross stereotypes (and vice versa, to be sure), and I like challenging them on those points.

07-04-2003, 10:34 AM	#6
Bumble Bee Tuna Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 7,333	I think this poll would be better designed as a "can select multiple options" poll. Also, it probably could use a few more options. That said...All of the above. -B

07-04-2003, 01:49 PM	#7
Barcode Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portugal Posts: 633	Can I say a combination of all of the above? I've always been an atheist, but it was my girlfriends religious views that pushed me into finding a refuge where I could vent and say what I thought without being disrespectful to her as a person. Trust me, it's very trying when somebody comes out with things like " God loves you, even if you deny him " ... I also wanted to know how to explain my views a bit better; I was a bit worried I may sound like her by saying " well I just know some things " and bluffing my way through; I wanted some coherent and elegant explanations for the things I've been trying to say for some time.

07-04-2003, 02:32 PM	#8
Arken Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 6,303	The kicks, man! I do it for the kicks!

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