Originally Posted by ikester7579
Originally Posted by Pwcca
Having said that, I am entirely serious and not in the least bit joking. Having read a fair few articles on the subject of creationism, I know full well that it serves as an umbrella for multiple religions. Therefore, designating posting criteria to Christians and evolutionists alone (separate criteria no less, despite that the two do not oppose one another) omits all others from posting. I have read Islamic creationist sites, for example, and I see no reason why such a person might not want to post here. Up until the point at which they see the posting guidelines don't have any leeway for them or other religions.


I doubt that either Russ or I will have a problem with other religion creation views as long as they don't start preaching their god.


That makes perfect sense regarding not preaching one's god(s). I am pleased to know that all posters, including Christians, must refrain from preaching here. Thanks for the verification.

Originally Posted by ikester7579
I also know that some evolutionists will use this as a false world view to confuse Christians.


Some may very well at that. However, as you know not all evolutionists are bad people. Conversely, some Christians may use a false world view or even a misunderstanding of their own faith to confuse other people as well. All things being equal, it works both ways.

Originally Posted by ikester7579
So since you bring it up and are so worried about this. What do you believe about the creation and evolution subject? And what religion, if any, do you belong to?


I'll happily engage in evolution and creation discussions in the appropriate thread so as not to derail this one -- it's clear to me what the heart of this thread is about and I don't wish to disrupt it from its intent.

As to my personal beliefs, I don't feel they are necessary to conversations here. To me, proving or disproving evolution is in no way connected to what I believe about the origin of life, so I have no reason to bring them up. In the simplest terms I practice a form of witchcraft and was raised in the tradition by both my parents. However, witchcraft is just a word and as such can take on an endless array of definitions. Where some might see the term as heathonistic, others will see it as naturalistic. The name, itself, is quite irrelevant as different people will connote the word differently. Having said that, the length and breadth of my personal faith is not something I feel comfortable divulging in detail here, though I appreciate your taking the interest to ask.

Blessed be.