[Charles]

Originally Posted by neophyte

If, in the course of stating my opinion in an unfiltered, direct manner I display disdain, it's not rooted in hostility, or, in any sense, tactical thinking. It's just how I feel about it. I do not feel it is incumbent upon me to display some insincere form of deference when speaking about religion, nor am I to be held accountable for potential defensive reactions that some might experience.

no tactics, no strategy, no ulterior motives. it's just me thinking out loud.

It doesn't bother me in the least, as I don't get too excited about the subject in one way or the other.

Chas