Reply #86: Now that's a little bit of the old papau I can respect

[Goblinmonger]

Though I disagree with a couple points.

1. I have seen BMUS go off on an atheist who was being a prick to a theist unprovoked. It was not a pretty sight. I think the two of us like each other, but I have no doubts she would let me know if I crossed the line. Same with trotsky, sal, allen, strong atheist, evoman and many others. We are all very vocal about our thoughts, but we usually play by pretty "fair" argument/debate rules.

2. We do discuss religion and religous concepts with a lot of people. Sure, when it is the same old tried and true literal BS, we may attack a little but, hell, don't come to R/T unless you want to be challenged. Take a look at the discussion with chef (can't remember the whole username). I jumped on her a bit. Then read what she had to say and the discussion with myself and several other atheists was quite civil and I think we found out a lot about each other that we can take away from the discussion. There are many civil discussion like that that don't get talked about like the more heated ones do. And the heated ones aren't bad, in my opinion. Challenging thoughts is a good thing. I like when people challenge what I have to say. Keeps me honest and checks what I am thinking.

R/T isn't here to build a coalition. Though trust me, I know that at the end of the day, I want 98% of you theists on my side in the polls and other political arenas (there are 2% that I am convinced are republican trolls but I won't name names). You are good progressive people and I know that. I challenge you papau because you usually bring your A game and will challenge me back. Today was not one of those days.