Religious Poll

[NeonSamurai]

I don't think any of us have an issue with discussing religion in an intellectual and rational fashion. There have been several discussions on that. Also anyone is free to challenge Sky's views on Islam regardless of their own religious views, just as Sky is free to espouse his views. All provided they stay within the bounds of rational discourse.

What we do not need is sermons though. Sermons tend to go beyond the limits of rationality (ie logically demonstrable or provable) and intellectualism. Bluntly put they go into the realm of fantasy; of pure hypothesis without any physical backing. This is the realm of faith and belief. This is also the area where people tend to get very angry if their beliefs are challenged. It is pointless to discuss such stuff as the debate will go nowhere, the believer will continue to believe no matter how much rational counter evidence is provided, and both parties will get upset in the end. That and I have to say that I strongly dislike when others insist on throwing their religious beliefs in my face. I don't care what you believe in, just don't expect me to believe it too just because you do. I also do not like organized religion as I think it generally causes far more harm than good.

That said, if you choose to believe in God, Jesus, Muhammad, the tooth fairy, the flying spaghetti monster, or the invisible pink unicorn in the sky. I am happy for you, believe it all you want if it helps you.