Cooky
Veteran Member
Compassion to understand is good. Lambasting others for their differences is bad.
...This seems very hard for a lot of people to understand, unfortunately.
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Is "Religious Forums" Too Political?
- Thread starter SalixIncendium
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Compassion to understand is good. Lambasting others for their differences is bad.
...This seems very hard for a lot of people to understand, unfortunately.
Terrywoodenpic
Oldest Heretic
It is fairly normal for politics to enter religious discussion. As it takes politics to push forward religious ideals. And get things done.
However when religion enter politics it soon becomes toxic. And inhibits progress. Especially when it comes to social need.
Politics and religion are two ways of looking at common problems that face society.
However when religion enter politics it soon becomes toxic. And inhibits progress. Especially when it comes to social need.
Politics and religion are two ways of looking at common problems that face society.
What's the difference?
The fact that you expect them to read the OP before answering the poll is on you.
If you want them to do that, at least put "read OP first" or something in the thread title or poll question.
When I pass someone on the roadway, I expect them not suddenly swerve into my lane and run me into the guard rail. I suppose if they do, I should be the one to be cited for the accident...
Or maybe I should paint "please don't swerve into me" on the side of my car.
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Huh?
Sorry for the typo. I typed "my" instead of "me." I fixed it. Thanks.
When I was young, I was always taught there were two topics that you never discussed in polite society -- or in the bar. 
Politics and Religion.
The reason for that is both are mostly matters of belief.
@SalixIncendium, if there are more threads about US politics at the moment, this should hardly be a surprise -- the most talked about things all over the world right now are COVID-19 and American Politics. Thus, one should expect those topics to arise more often than they usually do.
And as the vaccine rolls out, and as a calmer and a bit more decorous government settles in in the United States, I suspect you will see a drop in the amount of time spent discussing them.
Politics and Religion.
The reason for that is both are mostly matters of belief.
@SalixIncendium, if there are more threads about US politics at the moment, this should hardly be a surprise -- the most talked about things all over the world right now are COVID-19 and American Politics. Thus, one should expect those topics to arise more often than they usually do.
And as the vaccine rolls out, and as a calmer and a bit more decorous government settles in in the United States, I suspect you will see a drop in the amount of time spent discussing them.
This is the only forum I belong to. (I belonged to another somewhat like it that closed down a number of years ago, which is why I joined here.)
I voted (appropriately), that I participate in both religious and political discussions (and I do, plus a smattering elsewhere when the mood strikes), and that I am here to discuss both religious and political topics -- so I'm actally getting what I came for. If I weren't I would likely not still be here.
Look, people who are stuck talking about only one topic become so boring after a while. Even the Pope enjoys talking football and politics from time to time. The most interesting people are those who have the ability (and desire) to engage in a wide range of topics -- and it would be shame to have to belong to a whole lot of forums to do so.
Cooky
Veteran Member
Wise words, Sir... Wise words.
Secret Chief
Veteran Member
I thought this was explained by there being so many more Americans on RF, but the thread about where you are from suggests otherwise?
Yep, this is the point I'm actually hoping to make. It seems US users do just really love talking about their politics and are really loud about it. I'm starting to think it has something to do with the overall dramafiction of US politics, and we are left wondering why they can't just be quiet for a second.
Secret Chief
Veteran Member
Americans............quiet................... come on!
So...
In the same way that it goes without saying that someone shouldn't run into other cars when they're driving, you think it goes without saying that people shouldn't fill out a poll when it's presented to them?
Consider the possibility that your view is... not universally shared.
I think it's akin to not signing before reading. You should read, by nature.
You should read the poll in order to understand the poll.
A post that comes after the poll is extra, unless there's something in the poll that suggests otherwise.
Um, no. I always thought the OP was meant to explain the poll. Seemed obvious to me.
Yep. The same thing holds true with answering a question presented in a title of a thread without reading the OP.
*shrugs* That's unfortunate. If people bothered to read an OP before participating in a poll or a thread, that could quite possible lead to a lot fewer misunderstandings and a significant reduction in drama.