amra@ihuxj.UUCP (Steven L. Aldrich) (11/09/84)
Here's my opinion on the "net.rel.christian" discussion.
I humbly submit the following for your perusal, why not create
"net.rel.comparison" (net.rel.comp) instead of isolating the
"Christians" in their own group against their will. I think this
might be a better solution than the ones proposed so far.
I believe that it is a more logical split in the functions of
"net.religion" as a whole. This is mainly because it would provide
a medium for people to "compare" differant religious views/beliefs
without disturbing the "debates" in the core group. It would not
give the perception of "intolerance/isolation" of any one group
in net.religion. I believe there is sufficent interest to create a
group for the purpose of "comparing differant religious views without
attacking the views of others." It should be the place where people who
are curious about differant religious practices/ beliefs/manuscripts,
or who wish to compare their faith/beliefs with those of other religions,
can post their material un-disturbed by the intolerance of others for
differing religions.
Well those are my thoughts on the issue at hand. I'm not against the
"Christians" setting up their own group, but do Not want to see them
forced off to "never-never land" either. Intolerance only breeds Intolerance!
Peace & Best Wishes,
From THE Residen Zen-Baptist:
Steve Aldrich (ihnp4!ihuxj!amra)
P.S. If you'd care to comment on the above, either send EMAIL or Post
to this news-group. Thanks for your time, have an Interesting Day!smb@ulysses.UUCP (Steven Bellovin) (11/16/84)
A newsgroup for comparative religion would be an excellent idea; in fact, my opinion is that that is what net.religion should be. The problem is that one cannot make certain classes of statements about religion (i.e., the origin of certain works, notably the Five Books of Moses) without it being construed by some as an attack on their religion. But the concept is good...