Philosophy, Science, and Religion on the internet.

You are correct that some people are not careful to not offend. I think often times it is lack of genuine love for our fellow human beings. And often times it is pride and lack of humility. Not everyone is at the same place in their learning when it comes to spiritual things. In any interaction, it is both parties contributing. If a person is over zealous or lacks humility, the other person can do well to help them by not rejecting them out of hand. After all, we all have faults and we all mess up. Genuine love for our fellow man is necessary from both people in the interaction. I do think that many Christians get the idea in their head that since Christ said to go out into all the world and preach the Good News, that that is all they should do. They haven't learned humility. That is, putting themselves in the others shoes. Jesus fed the people, healed the people and took care of their physical and emotional needs and then preached the good news to them. Some Christians need to remember this. For at one time, they were unaware of the good news too and they are not better than those who do not know this good news. There is the factor that our scripture says Jesus is the way, the only way to God. Some people think that this means they can beat the unbeliever over the head with that knowledge and there by feel superior. That is not what Jesus taught, he taught love and humility. Not pride and arrogance. He said, not all who call me LORD will enter into the kingdom. When I see people put down Christians for the all to human faults and sometimes even blame it on God or Christ, it makes me wonder if they do this to all obnoxious people they encounter; even the atheist can be proud and arrogant in his unblief. But when the atheist critisizes a believer for what he himself does, it is a little hypocritical. Kind of like the Christian who says don't drink but does so in private. All hypocricy is wrong, coming from a Christian OR an atheist. Good discussion and very glad to meet someone who is open minded and fair.

Philosophy: Tao (Yin, Yang) Balance to all Science: Science Religion: Roman Catholics these 3 are what i believing for....

Its interesting you should say that! I gave up religion mostly because science and religion did not go hand in hand!(at least not in my Book!) I worked and worked at it and just couldn't get them to fit together, no way! I have nothing against Bible-Thumpers, in fact I wish them all well. Perhaps they have been able to fit religion and science together, and place them in their Hymn-book!

It's true. Everybody wants to rule the world. WHY do you want to place restrictions on the interactions of people? Control problems??? Sure there is often Drama with interaction, however that is where the learning lives. So often in life there are growing pains. They are worth the lessons learned. I want people to respond to any of my discussions freely. Come as you are. Everyone welcome. Freedom of speech.

I don't think so. Philosophy, science and religion are entwined because these are huge aspects of life. We live because we believe. If you'll ask me what we believe, it depends on what person where you brought up here on earth. All things rooted in studies thus Philosophy, Science and religion play big roles. So it is not "trolling". It is a cycle of nature. Everything came from a simple origin.

While I respect others' beliefs, I personally don't see how it is possible to be highly educated and still believe in religion, when there's so much proof that, for instance, the things in the bible aren't true. Also it'd mean I'd have to think dinosaurs were some sort of test from God and that wouldn't be cool :P

Heh, I'm having trouble with religion, i.e., finding my faith, and I'll be quick to cite those bible-thumpers as part of the reason. Not the whole reason, mind you, I know some truly loving religious folk. Still, it seems like you can't go anywhere without somebody throwing their beliefs in your face--even if you believe in God, you're told you're not believing right. If you have to put down /other believers/, then there is something wrong with your dogma. I see the same thing when it comes to politics. It's philosophical trench warfare out there, regardless of what you discuss. The arts are relatively free of it, but I still see traces of aggravatingly rude flaming both on the internet and off. I have only ever held a single intelligent discussion about politics, and it ended in everyone agreeing that political and religious pundits sucked (in so few words), and everyone direly needs to get off their high horse and eat a slice of humble pie. (This was on a role-playing forum; one user was sixteen (and really sharp), the other was 20, and the other was me. We role-players have it figured out, it would seem.) In short, people: You will never change anyone's beliefs by badgering them, shoving your beliefs down their throat, scaring them, or being rude. It just makes you look like a...Jerk. Dogma is out. The world has gotten diverse. If you're really better than everyone else, BE better. Lead by example. Until then, you're no better than anyone else. In fact, you're usually worse. Sorry for the ramble, but I had to say it. Ta-ta, B.