Re: [Phys-l] science, religion, and politics

[John Denker <jsd@av8n.com>]

On 10/19/2010 10:28 AM, William Robertson wrote:

> I recognize the subject line, but beyond that I don't see what your  
> post has to do with what I said. 

Not every post with a given Subject: line is a direct reply
to the Original Poster.

I didn't check (until just now) to see who was the OP.  IMHO
there is no reason why I should have.

When I wish to reply to someone -- or (better) to respond to a
particular idea -- I will cite the person and quote the passage
in question.

> Exactly where did I take a religious  
> stance? 

I never said you did.

> If I did, it would certainly surprise those who know that I am  
> not a religious person.

I never said you were.  That's not what I said, and not what I 
meant.

On a list like this, when people start taking things personally,
it is a recipe for disaster.