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I understand and I will comply. May I just say that it is one thing to have an “open” or “town square” style of debate, but another to have people posting that my religion is wrong, my understanding of my religion is wrong, my rejection of their savior is wrong with the unavoidable consequence that I am doomed to eternal damnation?
Let me offer an example of the distinction as I understand it: I may argue with you about the meaning of certain texts or about the correct understanding of religious doctrines, but I may not (or should not) argue that the fact that you maintain your faith is an error or argue that your faith is the wrong faith.
In other words, shouldn’t there be a rule against proselytizing on these threads?
Thank you.