Religious Discussion in the Politics Forum: An attempt at clarification

[Sayonara]

Religion and politics may intersect at any time, this is a given.

 

For those of you who wish to discuss a religious matter in the politics forum, and for whatever reason can't possibly wait a few days for the launch of our new religion sister site, here is an attempt to clarify the position.

 

 

We are not interested in jumping at the throat of each and every post that mentions religion. What we don't want are discussions that revolve around religious matters.

Clarification: religious discussion per se is no longer considered appropiate or desirable content for Science Forums dot Net. Debating theistic impacts on non-theistic topics is fine.

 

 

If you are starting a thread, pay attention to the aspect of the topic that you emphasise when you make your points or ask your questions. Do you want to start a discussion about the politics of the scenario, or the religious implications? If the former, carry on. If the latter, rethink it.

 

While any given matter of religion may be politically involved, this does not mean that the discussion of that subject will centre around such politics. You need to think about how the structure and angle of your post will influence the anticipated responses.

 

 

If you are replying to a thread, consider the basis of your response. Does it provide commentary on a political function, or a religious one? There is nothing wrong with examining religious roles in a political scenario.

 

 

That probably seems about as clear as mud. This is a difficult situation and it is not easy to define what is what, but lines need to be drawn somewhere. On the other hand, soon there will be a much more suitable home for all such discussions, and there won't be a problem any more.

 

 

The bottom line is that if you are not careful about what you type (and this goes for all threads, in all forums), then you are creating additional work for the mods and admins, and forcing them to make value judgements that are unlikely to be either fully objective, or universally popular. That is easily avoided with a modicum of common sense.

 

 

So be patient, and if in doubt... just ask.

[DrDNA]

Can you clarify how this might impact discussions where evolution/creationist viewpoints collide?

Thanks

[Sayonara]

This forum does not allow evolution/creationist collisions. Such pointless arguments are locked on sight.