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Originally Posted by Billfred
Oh dear, everyone's weighed in on it. Guess I might as well too.
Personally, I'm in favor of the posts, provided that the thread stays positive. If someone starts sipping the haterade, then lock it up and shower the offender in a slew of little red dots.
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I think the posts have been positive so far. What I have read is a group of roboticists trying to identify people with similar characteristics, in this case it is religious beliefs. What if someone posts a thread about "Who has red hair?" -- another character trait that has nothing to do with robotics. Do we ban that thread as well?
Trying to connect with people who have the same character traits is not the same as proselyziting. It is trying to make contact with someone who has a common bond. I'm not Jewish, but I greatly appreciated that some folks of that faith wanted to hold a Seder at the Championships. LET THEM CONNECT!
Finally, for folks who claim that Science and Religion cannot co-exist and should not be allowed in these forums, you are yourself guilty of proselytizing. This is not a scientific fact, it hasn't been proven, but it is a belief/viewpoint that you hold. I know this statement will hit a lot of folks "Hot Buttons", but think about it -- You are voicing an opinion/viewpoint that is not shared by others, and you are encouraging those folks to convert to your viewpoint. If they aren't proselytizing, neither should you.