Atheists?

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by Katie Reynolds

As requested by Brandon and others on this forum, I'm closing this thread before it gets bad.

Focus on robots, guys - not religion. Thanks.

First of all, if you really tried to lock these threads it didn't work

Second, if we can have a Match-Making thread (ancient history I know) then I have no problem with people trying to find their co-religionists here on CD. Yes, Atheism is a religion by the classical definition, not one I subscribe to but one none the less.

One of the purposes of CD is a place for people to meet and share common interests. One of those interests is robots, religion is a legitimate interest as well, as is finding interesting people of your prefered gender. Finding those people who share both an interest in robots and a particular set of religious beliefs with you is an OK thing to do here.

As long as it stays in the proper sub-forum and there are no flame wars, if people want to talk, let them talk. It probably wouldn't hurt to keep a close eye on these sorts of threads to ensure things stay civil. But really, must we cut off all discussion of a subject that is important to people just because something might happen or somebody might be offended? I see nothing wrong with anything posted in either of the current religion-related threads except an attempt to shutdown a legitimate and calm discussion.

If Brandon really wants this thread closed I'm sure he could do a much better job.