Originally Posted by
squern
I don't think the purpose of anyone on this thread is to make anyone change their mind about their beliefs.
It's an interesting discussion between people of different beliefs, each as sincere as the other.
And it's important, as you say, that each person is free to hold whatever beliefs he or she wishes, without interference or intolerance from others who feel differently.
That's where the problems have arisen all through history - one set of "believers" trying to impose their particular brand of faith on others against their will, or asserting the supremacy of their own beliefs. Often on the point of a sword.