Post #378690 by Bohemiann on Wed, May 7, 2008 7:49 AM

The problem is, always has been and always will be that religion is a volatile topic because some people tend to be uncompromising, intolerant, defensive, judgmental and adamant in their beliefs. I have no problem having a heady and impartial discussion about it but in this arena it will always digress. I come to Tiki Central to have fun and my approach in life is light-hearted and sometimes cynical. For instance; my standing opinion on religion as a whole is summed up in two words - "Hokus Pokus", and even that is likely to incite and offend some. (My apologies to ya!)

Religion is serious and people get twisted and bunched up about it. Self censorship in these forums on this topic is wise. Theres a time and place for everything, There are many other places and forums that one could discuss religion in general including the religious intricacies, influences and anthropological ramifications of tiki. Perhaps those that wish to delve into that topic could start a thread in that forum and post a link here. I think Bongos original question was a legitimate inquiry that did not even have the intention of "Going There" but ended up there and as demonstrated already in this thread it tends to get testy, so why take it there? it truly brings out the worst in people.

Cheers!

[ Edited by: Bohemiann 2008-05-07 07:53 ]

[ Edited by: Bohemiann 2008-05-07 07:56 ]