If there is no Religion Forum or it is a subforum of the SBR then I suspect there would be no Caucus threads. Of course it’s the very subject of this thread that necessitated caucus threads in the first place. But hey it’s not my forum, the owner can let the RF drive away more members and donors if he wants.
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The Religion has not driven off any reasonable intellectual contributors.
The cry babies leave eventually, and that is true across the internet, and most of society in general.
If a cry baby is not given a special protected voice, they leave.
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You just got done stating:
Those who like unrestrained religious debate could engage in such without scruples, and those of us who no longer contribute to FreeRepublic because of what the Religion Forum has become could once again in good conscience resume contributing to FR.
If, as you say, there would STILL be some place on Free Republic where all this unscrupulous and unrestrained religious debate goes on - and the grievous "hatred" against Catholics (as is claimed is the reason why so many don't donate) - then explain how moving it off to a new area frees those who refuse to support FR on principle to start giving again? Wouldn't they STILL be supporting what you claim drives them away?
Here's a thought...we're all supposed to be adults here, right? Shouldn't we be able to conduct ourselves in respectful ways concerning our discussion of our religious beliefs and disagreements without having to NEED a Moderator examining every single comment? There are a few simple rules already in place plus a good bit of advanced warning that help to make the RF a place where these kinds of debates can take place and the Moderator is there to respond to abuses that are reported to him/her and to deal with them as time permits. Much like the police, they show up AFTER the crime has already happened. They can't be everywhere all the time - they aren't God. With that being said, we should police ourselves. If we want a RF we can be proud of and support unequivocally, WE should strive to make it that way. It won't be accomplished by banning ALL religious discussions - that's why the RF was created in the first place. It won't happen by sending everything of that nature to the dark dungeon of the Smoky Back Room, either, where, if some people are offended now by the RF, having them in the SBR will make them wish for the good ol' days - I've seen what goes on there.