done (04/27/83)
Here's a suggestion that I hope may improve things in this newsgroup. Why don't we create a subgroup "net.religion.christianity" (or perhaps something a bit less ponderous like "net.religion.bible") and move all the raging discussions related to Christianity into it? Then some of the other interesting topics such as Zen might have a chance. Nothing against the ongoing discussions, but there's a whole lot more to the subject of religion than simply Biblical contradictions (some of the postings on that topic are large enough to be put in net.sources). Any comments or opposing views? Don Ellis Tektronix
hutch (04/28/83)
Might be a good idea, if we didn't have the 14-character name limitation. Besides, I find the information about other religions and life-philosophies to be very interesting and I would hate to see the contrasts and interactions they generate, go away. Not afraid to admit to a strong liking for a zen koan, Steve Hutchison
mat (05/02/83)
If we are to split net.religion, let us split it into net.religion.holy-war -- Where people try to shoot down other folks beliefs net.religion.scholar -- For scholarly discussions of beliefs, practices, history, and the like. This is NOT a joke! Anyone placing an article in the wrong group would be subject to the tortures of the Inquisition. Mark Terribile Duke of deNet