Post by Jen on Oct 21, 2008 18:52:27 GMT -5
1) We welcome people of all religious backgrounds and faiths to participate. Our belief here at interpretations is that understanding the way other people view and understand things ultimately lends to our own understanding.
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5) Do not be offended if people disagree with you. We are about sharing views here, not converting the masses.
6) Speaking of converting the masses, let us stay away from active proselytism. We want people to feel welcome to examine a range of religious beliefs and traditions here. If someone is moved by your message to convert, that's cool, that's great... but don't seek out "heathens" to "bring to the truth".
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2) Treat others with respect. Religious beliefs spark a lot of passion in debate. We ask that you discuss ideas here... not argue. Any post where the author resorts to name-calling, hostility, harrassment or any post containing a condescending attitude will be deleted by a site admin.
3) Look at your posts before you post them. If you finish writing your post and your heart is racing and you feel like you've been screaming at someone, chances are you might want to tone it down a bit. Remember, people listen more intently to whispered words of wisdom than they do to screaming diatribe.
4) No racist statements will be tolerated. We don't do religous bigotry here either. Members posting racist invective will have their posts deleted and be banned. This is a place for people to come together in understanding. We realize that some religions make use of a caste system... academic discussion of these social orders is always welcome, but hurling slurs at members of lower castes is not.
5) Do not be offended if people disagree with you. We are about sharing views here, not converting the masses.
6) Speaking of converting the masses, let us stay away from active proselytism. We want people to feel welcome to examine a range of religious beliefs and traditions here. If someone is moved by your message to convert, that's cool, that's great... but don't seek out "heathens" to "bring to the truth".
7) In the controversial topics forum, let us keep posts rational and mature. We realize that these topics elicit strong emotions from people... that is why they're controversial. Try to discuss things openly without resorting to name-calling, death threats, or any other hostile, intimidating, or fear-inducing behavior.
8) No flaming or spamming.
9) If you have a problem you are unable to resolve yourself, please contact one of the board admins. We like to think of ourselves as understanding, open-minded people who are always willing to help where we are able.