Although, in response to all of you who have asked me to post the messages that prompted the notice in the first place: Unfortunately those are long gone. Also, the notice itself has had its desired effect. I don’t get any more death threats and other excessive hate mail type feedback. Instead, now it’s simply long explanations of why so-and-so feels i am close minded by preventing religious discussion at all. Meh. Ultimately, the fossil itself is old news. Perhaps, should another ‘link’ be found, i will find a way to handle the comments that will allow for more debate, discussion, and 3-ring circus.

For now, i’m pretty much posting the stuff that keeps the religion to a backseat to the fossil. Which, sadly, is about 1 in 20.

I very specifically said that “if they are based on religious doctrine or are aimed at ‘debunking’ science, they will not- I repeat– without fail they WILL NOT be posted.” Nowhere did i say that religion was unwelcome in your comments, or the absence of religion- provided your comments involved a clear and concise discussion of the fossil.

Rather, i would ask you to look into yourselves, and inspect what it is that makes you immediately defensive when i make it clear that comments BASED ON religious doctrine and AIMED AT debunking science will not be humored here. What is it in your sense of self and security in your faith (lack thereof?) that makes you feel the need to spend time writing to me to tell me how horrid i am for presenting a scientific forum for a science-based subject?

My religion is none of anyone’s business, nor is it being brought to bear on my comments or postings here. Why do you feel it’s necessary for yours to be included? There is no ‘case’ to be argued. A fossil was found. This is the article. There is no ‘case’ to be argued regarding that fact. Comments are here for people to say, ‘how interesting!’ and- should i be so lucky- to discuss the scientific parameters of the fossil itself. It’s not a debate forum, nor is there any need to discuss ‘the case.’ Check it out. Enjoy it. Hate it. Do what you wish with the information, but know it exists. Keep your arguments of ‘the case’ for the MANY forums that are set up for such discussion.

Regardless. Thank you for your time and comments, and while i have faith that those of you who have predicted my eternity in hell are simply in need of a little more spiritual growth, i do appreciate the energy you spent on me.

Free your Imagination.

I am running a similar project, that aims to use fables and films to create awareness about fragile ecosystems around the planet.

Thought you might find it interesting. Our project is called ‘Enchanted Lands & Fables’

Best wishes for your work,

Nitin

And thank you for standing up for those of us who have chosen to think for ourselves.

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(from editor: thanks for your cheers, andy!)