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Much of the worst behavior on the Religion Forum is obviously the fruit of intemperate and/or indiscreet zeal. Once we all realize this, it should change our posting habits here.

Much of the worst behavior on the Religion Forum is the result of simple deviation from forum rules established by the Religion Moderator, who by the way does a commendable job. I'm as guilty as anyone and have made a serious attempt at turning over a new leaf.

That said, the irony is that religion is a deeply personal subject so the line is very thin. I believe we have more in common than we know. For example, if you and I were to meet at a Tea Party we would very likely spend the entire day enjoying great conversation without ever discovering each other's religious beliefs. It is only when they are posted in black and white do we assume a defensive posture and become rivals.

I've often pondered if FR would be better without the Religion Forum however I then remind myself that our country was founded on Christian principals and I appreciate the prayer threads for fellow FReepers when they are ill, etc..

The prayer thread for the forum was sobering in that it reminded us no matter how passionate we are about a topic, at the end of the day, we claim to call ourselves Christians and worship the same God.

We will continue to have our disagreements however we must conduct ourselves as if the debate was occurring at a post-worship Sunday ice-cream social and not a MMA octagon.