Quote Originally Posted by Nick the DSM View Post
Be glad that mods are actually active in this forum. Other forums I'm a part of aren't so lucky and flame wars are started just about everyday.
It's two extremes. Extremes don't work, and that, I think, is the point of this thread. That's why I brought up the Iron Maiden forum. Over-moderating ruins conversations just as quickly as under-moderating.

Quote Originally Posted by Burly Brute View Post
This is one reason I enjoy coming on here so much. It may come as no surprise to many of you that I am Biblical Studies student at a pretty conservative university (since I talk about it oft, and I freakin use Scripture in some of my threads! [is freakin' PC?]) However, as of yet this has not interfered with any of my relationships on here with fellow scotsmen/kilt wearers. Can we not find unity regardless of our divisions? I would be a poor testimony of Christ if I didn't love all creation, and I would assume Nighthawk has the same sentiment, only to that which he holds sacred.

It's definitely a touchy subject, mostly because we make it that way. And although this is a kilt forum, religion/politics is going to come up because as humans we are drawn to that which is beyond us and our understanding and we have our ideals that we hold dear.

I already posted something in consideration to Biblemonkey's plight, but I had to commend Nighthawk for stepping out and pointing to some relevant truth. That we can be united regardless of our differences. And from personal experience on here, I think intent goes a long way. There is a difference in something said being offensive, and the person who said it trying to be offensive.

My apologies for the long rant, but this forum is what gets me through my days at the office so I need you guys to get it together!!!!!

-Zach
To put the same point another way, it's our differences that should unite us. Is that an oxymoron...? And yes, Zach, you are very correct- I would be a poor example indeed of the love of the Gods if I were to use my own beliefs as a point of division or superiority. And as I don't want to further be in violation of Rule 5, I'll stop with that!