Posted by Dinah on November 14, 2002, at 2:05:12
In reply to Re: faith board (and books just a little), posted by Dr. Bob on November 14, 2002, at 0:28:41
> > I keep feeling compelled to read the book just so the discussion thread on the book board will be a bit longer.
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> Thanks! I do think there's even more of a critical mass issue there, since it's like a single-thread board...
>You're welcome, but it is a bit of a discouraging endeavor, I must confess. Fortunately I read quickly, or it would be quite disappointing to put in so much effort... Still, I am forging thru the next book.
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> > agnostics are ideally situated, almost by definition.
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> > Dinah
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> Hmm... I think I see what you mean, but I'm not sure that's the way it should be -- and I'm sorry if that's the way it's become. I think it should be fine for someone who's agnostic to say that's their belief, but not for them to say that's the only correct belief.
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> OTOH... another way, and in fact more like the way I originally had in mind, would be to limit PBF to those who do "serve and worship God or the supernatural". Or at least support doing so. Since the idea is after all to be supportive.
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> What do you all think? I'm leaning that way again...
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> Someone could still post about a "crisis of faith", they would just be more likely to be encouraged to have faith then not. Someone who was agnostic or atheist could still post about that at PSB. Would this be favoritism? I guess so, but there's a designated board for medication, but not for, say, exercise...
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> BobI'm not sure it would make much difference, to be honest. Just my opinion. I'm fine with agnostics and atheists posting on the faith board, although it would be nice if frankly negative or mocking references towards any deity or deities or force of nature, etc. were also not allowed. It probably wouldn't encourage me to post more, but it would prevent me from feeling like I have to defend the object of my worship. So I guess it would actually lead to less posting on my part.
Just my opinion, rarely humble.
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