Blog Catalog Discussion: Should BC have a Religious discission board?

nothingprofound on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

nothingprofound — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:15:35 -0500

No, not if it means prohibiting religious threads as part of our general discussions. Naturally, if people interested in religion want to form their own discussion groups that's perfectly fine.

DramaQueenGK on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

DramaQueenGK — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:12:39 -0500

I think a religious discussion is fine. To those of you who have commented that everyone has a different opinion about religion, isn't that what a discussion is all about? Religion is the most talked about subject in the world so why not here?
On the other hand if we discuss religion then what's to stop us from discussing any number of subjects and turning this into a forum?

dsriharsha on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

dsriharsha — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:12:51 -0500

correction.. one of Vishnu's avatars is tortoise, not turtle

abstractedmikey on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

abstractedmikey — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:56:09 -0500

hahaha you so god damn funny.. Da master appears.. love it.

acousticguitarist on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

acousticguitarist — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:54:13 -0500

it should have 144,000 members

abstractedmikey on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

abstractedmikey — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:52:17 -0500

haha Hell no.. Nice pickup there.

Everyone has their own opinion on religion.. Look at this not even a religious discussion and get traffic like no other post..

I have faith.. do you?

It doesn't matter what people believe.. You can't stop them or prove them wrong.. Its a mindset..

TigerXtrm on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

TigerXtrm — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:41:10 -0500

Last time I checked Blog Catalog was a blogging website. Not a forum, not a religious website. Be glad you can talk about general stuff in the first place, don't push your luck.

So NO.

siralmo on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

siralmo — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:35:28 -0500

is this something that still needs to be considered?

Anok on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

Anok — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:29:23 -0600

I posted before reading your suggestion - not a half bad idea.

Anok on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

Anok — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:29:07 -0600

Yes.

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:28:01 -0600

Perhaps simply placing the Religious posts on the Political Forum would be workable.

MadameX on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

MadameX — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:07:47 -0600

I think the real question at this point is "should BC have a discussion board to discuss whether or not BC should have a religious discussion board?"

buckingham on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

buckingham — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:06:20 -0600

yes, it is the job of the reader to decide whether the comments are relevant. ppl should be open minded about the belief systems of others in the world. tolerance requires education of other cultures. religion is terribly lacking in todays world and we should embrace the belief systems that exist as science has created a very biased and onesided view of the world.

www.theundie.blogspot.com

vijayanths on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

vijayanths — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:36:45 -0600

fantastic comment earthlingorgeous.wonderful reply.

acousticguitarist on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

acousticguitarist — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:05:11 -0600

you said hell, does that mean this is now a religious discussion?

earthlingorgeous on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

earthlingorgeous — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:23:04 -0600

NO!

Time and time again I keep saying we should never argue about religion. Your belief is your belief one can't push anyone to believe what you believe.

Faith is something personal to an individual, each has their reason for being and religion is something we should not argue about because we know all know this sparks BIG ARGUMENTS that are disrespectful.

We should respect each others belief and leave all arguments/discussion to prove we are better.

We will all be judge by our actions in the end. Whatever your religion is or even if you don't have a religion.

Respect is all that matters so we can have peace in the world. We can discuss about anything else but I think we should leave religion behind.

vijayanths on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

vijayanths — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:10:16 -0600

No need for it. It will only add to religion based conflicts. Most of the problems an be solved by merely IGNORING them. No need to focus on sensitive issues.

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:18:31 -0600

Ahhh ... thanks for the clarity.

carter on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

carter — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:05:16 -0600

I think my point was Religion requires faith - and such issues are not up for discussion

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:02:30 -0600

What is there to discuss?

If you are truly seeking an answer to that question, although I sense your aren't, then either join a group or simply observe one by reading the threads posted and you will have an answer.

carter on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

carter — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:01:58 -0600

You can dicuss facts, but faith is faith! & not worth arguing about, since it involves things that could not be true - except as a item of faith.

Dead people don't get better, unless their mum was a virgin who was made pregnant by a male god who wanted to have a child who could be killed, so he could get better again.

What is there to discuss?
But there I go " bash, degrade and insult " - soft target

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:56:42 -0600

@financialnut
Yes, BC members wishing to discuss religion and spirituality can go to many BC groups. I only provided links to some. They can also form as many new groups as they want to. They can formulate their own membership requirements and rules.

ArsenicCookies on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

ArsenicCookies — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:51:24 -0600

haha just keep bumping that thread with the group link and maybe it'll turn into an unofficial area.

Financialnut on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

Financialnut — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:48:05 -0600

@timetheif: Great! :)

See... go there for religious stuff!

voodooKobra on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

voodooKobra — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:46:52 -0600

Or even better: Put it all in one place so we can avoid it.

lordiwanttobewhole on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

lordiwanttobewhole — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:46:26 -0600

awww...thanks...I respect that about you *Hugs* :)

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:54:07 -0600

There are groups for such discussions. The members and there Admin can limit memberships as they so choose or leave them open.
This is one: www.blogcatalog.com/group/religious-debate-and-discussions
Christian groups (12 groups) http://www.blogcatalog.com/groups/tag/Christian
Religious groups (19 groups) http://www.blogcatalog.com/groups/tag/religion
Spirituality (10 groups) http://www.blogcatalog.com/groups/tag/spirituality
Cause and Effect
http://www.blogcatalog.com/group/cause-effect
Philosophy (9 groups) http://www.blogcatalog.com/groups/tag/philosophy

ArsenicCookies on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

ArsenicCookies — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:40:03 -0600

Initially I would have said yes, but seeing how people who do not believe in it would still go there to bash, degrade and insult (as it happens with the political boards) may as well leave it on the main page.

Financialnut on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

Financialnut — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:39:22 -0600

A forum for just religion would be great. It's a touchy enough subject with many that if it gets overly exposed in the general forums, it could cause some problems. If you want to discuss religion, go here; if not, go here... I think it's just fine.

I have my beliefs, but I certainly don't like anybody preaching at me.

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:42:42 -0600

sigh...I have my beliefs and if someone believes differently than me, thats ok..if they believe similarly to me thats ok too. I don't believe in shoving anything down anyone's throat.

That's what I respect and &hearts you. However, not everyone is like you.

I just feel that sometimes religious threads are 'my way or the highway' or 'if you don't believe as I do, you are doomed' ....*Shudder*

Agreed and I'm sick of it.

lordiwanttobewhole on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

lordiwanttobewhole — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:34:27 -0600

sigh...I have my beliefs and if someone believes differently than me, thats ok..if they believe similarly to me thats ok too. I don't believe in shoving anything down anyone's throat.

P.S. This isn't directed at anyone in particular...I just feel that sometimes religious threads are 'my way or the highway' or 'if you don't believe as I do, you are doomed' ....*Shudder*

justsaver on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

justsaver — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:27:50 -0600

hell no.

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:23:10 -0600

Another case in point is found in this thread that features proselytizing on the forum: http://www.blogcatalog.com/discuss/entry/obama-is-humble-before-god-we-all-need-this-dont-we

Sebastyne on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

Sebastyne — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:09:27 -0600

Yes. And an option to filter out the religious topics.

timethief on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

timethief — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:05:15 -0600

Fear - what fear? I have no fear. I left fear and guilt based religion behind me years ago. I'm just sick and tired of the same old, same old that goes on day after day, week after week and month after month. It does not create community. It creates animosity.

copperfield45 on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

copperfield45 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:41:11 -0600

Sorry b4 to join in. I am newbie here. Sure, why not ? I think with the religious area will improve our knowlege. But in the discusion panel, there must be some moderator to control the post and article. that's my opinion

mnaeemsattar on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

mnaeemsattar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:49:25 -0600

There should be religious board. Why people are afraid of facing opposite beliefs and ideas?? whyyyyyyyyyy.... :(

SweetViolet on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

SweetViolet — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:56:28 -0600

Yes, it's too bad that so many people can't just discuss faith-related topics without seeing it as an opportunity to proselytize and eternally condemn those who disagree.

siralmo on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

siralmo — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:58:19 -0600

i'm sorry, what country??

iriegal on 'Should BC have a Religious discission board?'

iriegal — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:46:17 -0600

I think so, but sadly many of these boards often are not for discussion but rather for attacks. Although we are suppose to have freedom of belief in this country, for some people if you do not share the same sentiments as they do then you face some very nasty comments and remarks.