why??

[bigmac]

an interesting comparison has arisen.

on another thread--started by a new member--he/she was requested by an admin to post in english--as opposed to their native language. presumably so that those of us english-only readers could understand it---and--also--out of respect for the english language.

yet--when i wrote this:

i do wish members would refrain from publicly thanking their chosen god, on here.

i was shot down in flames.

why 2 standards here?

[raynaputi]

an interesting comparison has arisen.

on another thread--started by a new member--he/she was requested by an admin to post in english--as opposed to their native language. presumably so that those of us english-only readers could understand it---and--also--out of respect for the english language.

yet--when i wrote this:

i do wish members would refrain from publicly thanking their chosen god, on here.

i was shot down in flames.

why 2 standards here?

1. The only way that British and Filipinos can understand each other in this forum is to both post in English. If you're French, Welsh, German or other nationality, the same rule applies.

2. Religion topics, especially the ones where members are slagging each other because of their beliefs, are usually not allowed because it's causing everyone distress. BUT, this thread shows that members here can respect whatever their beliefs or lack of beliefs are. Just exchanging ideas. No one has been slagging each other and the ones commenting on the thread are decent enough to comply with the rules. I'm actually impressed. Now, if this thread turns out to a fight whether who's telling the truth or not about a certain religion or scientific inclinations or aetheist views, I would be the one to close this thread. Also, admin and mods usually edit thread titles with the word "God" in it (not including news articles though) to be fair to the ones who don't believe. As the admin and the moderators here have always done, when everything turns out a slagging match in every thread, whether religious or not, that thread will always be deleted.

I'm a Filipina who believes in God (although not too religious), my husband doesn't believe in God and more inclined to the scientific explanations. But we never had any arguments when it comes to what we believe or not. I listen to stuffs he says scientifically. He let me write a prayer when we visited the smallest chapel in the UK or he would take me to church if I want to go. He doesn't insist to me that there's no God, as I don't insist to him there is one. But we can both talk about it. That's what you call respect.

[wayne]

1. The only way that British and Filipinos can understand each other in this forum is to both post in English. If you're French, Welsh, German or other nationality, the same rule applies.

2. Religion topics, especially the ones where members are slagging each other because of their beliefs, are usually not allowed because it's causing everyone distress. BUT, this thread shows that members here can respect whatever their beliefs or lack of beliefs are. Just exchanging ideas. No one has been slagging each other and the ones commenting on the thread are decent enough to comply with the rules. I'm actually impressed. Now, if this thread turns out to a fight whether who's telling the truth or not about a certain religion or scientific inclinations or aetheist views, I would be the one to close this thread. Also, admin and mods usually edit thread titles with the word "God" in it (not including news articles though) to be fair to the ones who don't believe. As the admin and the moderators here have always done, when everything turns out a slagging match in every thread, whether religious or not, that thread will always be deleted.

I'm a Filipina who believes in God (although not too religious), my husband doesn't believe in God and more inclined to the scientific explanations. But we never had any arguments when it comes to what we believe or not. I listen to stuffs he says scientifically. He let me write a prayer when we visited the smallest chapel in the UK or he would take me to church if I want to go. He doesn't insist to me that there's no God, as I don't insist to him there is one. But we can both talk about it. That's what you call respect.

yes that true rayna!

[lastlid]

I'm a Filipina who believes in God (although not too religious), my husband doesn't believe in God and more inclined to the scientific explanations. But we never had any arguments when it comes to what we believe or not. I listen to stuffs he says scientifically. He let me write a prayer when we visited the smallest chapel in the UK or he would take me to church if I want to go. He doesn't insist to me that there's no God, as I don't insist to him there is one. But we can both talk about it. That's what you call respect.

Have you not had one small argument over this topic, Rayna?

[raynaputi]

Have you not had one small argument over this topic, Rayna?

No, not even a small argument. As I know there are people who doesn't believe in God. It's their point of view not mine so I never get offended if someone tells me there is no God, even if it's Keith who says that. Now, what I don't like is someone who insists to me their beliefs (whether other types of religion) or lack of. It causes debate/arguments about which is better or not. If I'm in that situation, I usually just excuse myself and turn my back away from the conversation. Coz honestly, I think it's a waste of time to argue about religion as no one would ever be able to change each other's thinking anyway. I don't care what others believe so why would he/she care about mine?

[Arthur Little]

who's telling the truth or not about a certain religion

... NONE of us will ever really know one way or t'other during the course of our Earthly lifetime - any more than we can be sure of the existence of an 'afterlife' - so ALL arguments relating to the subject are pointless anyway.