Jampot, that may be so, but it's no excuse, as I would neither put down atheists for their beliefs either, nor would condone anyone who does.  I would be equally upset with any monotheist who did that on BiM and would tell them the same thing.

So the answer is not to stereotype Christians or other monotheists, just as I would be foolish to stereotype atheists for all the damage they did in the Russian revolution or more personal incidents where atheists have harmed others int he name of their religious beliefs.

And if you read earlier, I am in total agreement that it's the parents responsibility in the end, although you still had a problem in yr previous post if the parents believed in God and were instilling those values.

I think we should get back on topic now, guys. We've all expressed our views on religion, and frankly I think we should stop before things get any worse. Plus, forum policy on respecting other peoples' religions or lack thereof.

"Nothing goes down 'less I'm involved. No nuggets. No onion rings. No nothin'. A cheeseburger gets sold in the park, I want in! You got fat while we starved on the streets...now it's my turn!" -Harley Morenstein

Larry Simmons, I normally do ignore the comments that persoanlly attack my beliefs, no prob there.  I am not offended or looking to be offended.  I don't offend so easily.  In fact, I take solace at such attacks, because Jesus said, ""Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven".  And no one is saying anyone shouldn't be able to make a certain type of film.  BUT, here in BiM, we do have rules on mutual respect for each other, which is also good advice for life.  I've broken the rules sometimes here, inadvertantly, and been advised by an admin or another user, to which I publicly apologize and move on.  Their comments to me weren't whining, and trying to keep things respectful here on BiM isn't whining.  I totally agree with Jampot and If I were a minifig, for the above reasons.

Now to get back on topic: We have and all should have the freedom to use the medium of Lego to express the art we wish.  If we start saying to someone, "you shouldn't use Lego to express this or that," then how long before the time comes when YOUR idea is deemed to be inappropriate?  Freedom of expression really doens't mean anything for popular or easy ideas.  Anyone can say, sure that idea should be protected" when it's one everyone accepts.  It's the ones that challenge conventional wisdom that need to be protected, and call for all ideas to be allowed to be expressed.

I agree with jampot. Nothing constructive has been contributed to the discussion for the last page or so and several contributors have repeatedly veered off topic and have stooped to petty insults.

I consider this topic concluded.

Please try harder next time at keeping the discussion on topic, and please be civil to each other.

There will be new discussion topic Monday.

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