Not just you, Russ tends to retreat back to his standard comments when asked to support his statements with documented facts or when confronted with real evidence that contradicts his assertions.

This is incorrect. I have many friends who are Christian, even fundamentalists. We have conversations that sometimes end with no resolution and we move on allowing each other to believe as each sees fit. In no case has it gotten to the insulting level that you have. I don't have a problem with you believing as you do. I just refuse to accept what anyone says out of hand without some sort of explanation. If you have some revelation that can be supported with explanation then I am all ears. That's why I ask questions....to learn more.


If you don't wish to discuss any particular item then don't bring it up on a discussion board. If I start a discussion and you disagree, you can make a comment. However, if you aren't willing to back it up or answer questions then maybe you should just keep it to yourself. Little snippy remarks about the integrity, intelligence or moral fiber of other posters does next to nothing to move the discussion forward. Additionally, it tends to draw return fire. You're the one with the leader who says "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". I just assumed that you were following that golden rule and relished in being the martyr.

If all you want to do is make a silly or insulting (including IMPLIED insults) remarks and not get called on it, fine. Just preface it with something like "Just me being a troll...". Then we will know to ignore it as the waste of bandwidth that it is.

Yep...sure is.