On Dec 6, 2007 4:16 AM, Vitaliy wrote: > > I think calling something a "religious issue" is a way for some people to > avoid a subject that is emotionally unpleasant to them. Cynics may even > suggest that such people do it because they know they are unable to > logically support their assertions. I agree to some extent. But there are some religious issues -- religion or faith. Or real political issue. I will try to avoid those. > I believe as long as the statements made are verifiable, it is a useful > discussion. I am not ashamed to say that I have changed my opinion on > several issues as a result of such debates on the PICList. > There are many issues labeled as "religious" to PIClist which are not really religious issues. Even though we may not reach a final conclusion, even though there is no really right or wrong conclusion, they are still worth being discussed. Xiaofan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist