Being 'socially inacceptable'...

[MrsSeanBean]

I just wanted to say that it's great to be able to chat about this topic (Philosophy / religion / spirituality ) on MN.

I find it so much more diffuclt to talk about religion / faith / spiritual things in RL.

I find assume that no-one in RL will think in a remotely similar way to me, or share any of my beliefs, and will think I am some kind of religious nutter.

Do you think it's just the case that people are more reluctant to talk about these things in RL?

Do you think it would be worthwhile / beneficial to instigate more RL conversations on this subject?

I heard the other day that to say you believe in God is almost 'socially inacceptable' now, which is rather sad.

You've reminded me of something which St Augustine said, which was words to the effect of other religions reflecting the glory of God but Jesus being the only actual way. I thought that was most enlightened of our dear Mr Hippo.

I've not got as far as reading Augustine directly; I've only read about him so far.

I don't know Kay's posts well, so thanks for the illumination. I was responding to her talking about what sounded quite a full-on style of evangelism so she came across not as extreme as a Bible basher, but not entirely unpushy. If that makes any sense. Anyway, thanks for clarifying.