On 5 Aug 2008, at 07:36, Dave Land wrote: > On Aug 4, 2008, at 2:55 PM, William T Goodall wrote: > >> On 4 Aug 2008, at 22:42, Jon Louis Mann wrote: >>> i actually agree with william about religion, except i try to be >>> less intolerant and antagonistic. >> >> And where does that get you? > > Well, for one thing, many people on this list find Jon's posts > pleasant > and courteous, even when they are challenging. Jon, like many others > here, consider IAAMOAC when they post. It's why personal attacks are > to > be avoided: they divide the community, rather than build it. > > Abrasive and monomaniacal posts are not pleasant and courteous, > whether > they come from someone defending or attacking religion.
It's true that some of the religionists on this list can be very tiresome but I just cheerfully carry on countering their nonsense. Burdens Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." ~Voltaire. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
