What should we talk about?

Capt Lightning said:
Someone once told me that you should never spoil a conversation with talk about football, religion or politics.
We can't discuss politics on this forum. Not many people seem to be interested in football (soccer).
Why should we be able to discuss religion?

Yes, I know that I pitch in sometimes - often just to counteract what I perceive as a "Christian" bias in the posts.

Should be be banning talk of religion?
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We could talk rugby. !!
 
I dunno maybe with 35 areas to chose from. A really interesting topic that generates a response other than a "yawn". The war in the Ukraine, covid -19 baby formula did/does that.
But unlike religion those can wither away while religion can be brought up over & over with no way to prove opinions. Kinda fun reading the rehash of points that aren't going to change opinions.
 
RadishRose said:
But why should they care in the first place?

I just don't get it. Thanks, but I just wonder Who Cares what someone believes or disbelieves.
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I don't get a lot of different things that are posted but for me reading what others think is interesting. Religion just happens to be a topic that usually generates a lot of posts.
 
I live in a "house divided" when it comes to politics. I get enough of discussing politics in my living room....and bedroom ....and kitchen....and occasionally the bathroom....its the last thing I want to discuss on here.

I'll discuss religion.....gently and respectfully. I don't care if you worship God, Buddha, Allah, Rama, or the tree in your back yard AS LONG AS you don't want to persecute me for not doing the same.
 
Pepper said:
Medieval & Renaissance Studies focusing mostly on Art History, Languages & Literature, & Religion from a very reputable University. My book thesis is almost 400 pages and is in the University library and has been discussed in class work as well as used for research. It wasn't published for a very dumb reason on my part.
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That's quite an accomplishment! Too bad you didn't publish. Is it too late, or I guess you've thought that through already.
 
Lewkat said:
There is already a recent thread here on religion and it's rather contentious as far as I am concerned. I refuse to be brought into that fray.
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And that is the beauty of choice!!. If one doesn't like the topic they can just skip it, find one they like or start their own. Problem solved 🤗 . We are all adults..I personally am for no bans but I can appreciate there are some who would take advantage and be nasty if they had the license to do so...
 
RadishRose said:
But why should they care in the first place?

I just don't get it. Thanks, but I just wonder Who Cares what someone believes or disbelieves.
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And that is the beauty of this forum. Anything that one is not interested in can be skipped. ..and we even have the opportunity to come up with whatever we are really interested in by starting new threads!
As for your question..personally, I am fascinated with what others think about subjects that interest me. Religion and philosophy are areas I love.
 
jujube said:
I live in a "house divided" when it comes to politics. I get enough of discussing politics in my living room....and bedroom ....and kitchen....and occasionally the bathroom....its the last thing I want to discuss on here.

I'll discuss religion.....gently and respectfully. I don't care if you worship God, Buddha, Allah, Rama, or the tree in your back yard AS LONG AS you don't want to persecute me for not doing the same.
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I have a divided family too but the differing political views do not live together..I have one relative with whom I refuse to discuss ANYTHING political...they are way too emotional and disagreement leads to drama...so I do not allow it to start.
I love hearing about all religions...and different approaches to Spirituality. I have no judgment because I do not believe in the exclusivity of any being the ONE and only TRUE religion.. :oops: :)
 
Lara said:
Most know that I enjoy clarifying misunderstood scripture. It's a challenge and fine-tunes my communication skills.
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In the past I have thought to myself that I admire the way you (Lara) present your Christian beliefs.
My beliefs don’t necessarily fall in line with yours. But you always calmly give your opinion and I’ve never felt you try to force your beliefs on others in the Forum.

As far as other Forum religious post , some I read, some I scan, some I skip. But I rarely get upset about any of them.
 
What should we talk about?

Right now I am interested in medieval history from Leif Erikson to the War of the Roses. Yes, I have been watching Netflix.

Any one else find this period of interest?
 
MountainRa said:
In the past I have thought to myself that I admire the way you (Lara) present your Christian beliefs.
My beliefs don’t necessarily fall in line with yours. But you always calmly give your opinion and I’ve never felt you try to force your beliefs on others in the Forum.

As far as other Forum religious post , some I read, some I scan, some I skip. But I rarely get upset about any of them.
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Thank you. You are very kind and understanding MountainRa.
And I might add very sensible not to get upset with religious posts. Me either. It's just wasted energy.

I don't expect anyone's beliefs to fall in line with mine exactly because, here's the thing, I believe the scriptures can minister in a personal way individually to each of us differently. Thus we all have a different take on it personally when we ask for answers and healing from God. I would never want to interfere with that. It's meant to be. Although I do have faith that the Bible's basic doctrine doesn't change.

I don't judge people who have a different religion either. I don't say it's my way or the highway. Only God can judge. I respect that.
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