My fault,i went to press look for results but i think when you do that it still processes it as a vote i think

@digits no need for an apology... Im not worried who voted for what. I just want to have a visual on what people honestly think about religion , pro and if they learning anything.etc if its in the negative then we can try and do things better etc...

Can you get any other options apart from yes or no on the answers?i would have voted for sometimes if i could

I know which poll you speaking about....I tried editing that one but i cant....

Okay now the Poll about hating religion I tried to edit But realised it will work aswell, the intention of my polls is to see IF religion is hated, if you get truthfull and satisfactory answers and if you learn something from the forum....NOW I looking at the result of the polls I would like those who dont like a specific religion to tell me whats your reasoning, those who say muslims on here aint truthfull state your reasons and questions and maybe we can debate it here....and if you have a negative response about gaining knowledge in the religion forum state your reasons....for discussion and debate...

Well I voted that I have learned positive things in the religion forum, and I have - about Christianity from my fellow Christians (we all learn from each other) and about Islam and others. I freely confess that I knew little about Islam when I came to prodigits, but now thanks to some discussions with muslims along with a lot of further studies on Islam, I now have vastly more knowledge about Islam.

As for the poll about whether or not I feel muslims on prodigits give sufficient and truthful answers to questions about Islam, well the options are quite restricting and on that basis I selected no.

My reason being that in just about every topic I have tried to engage muslims in questions or debates about Islam, certain muslims have hurled insults at both me and everyone who doesnt agree with them. I have been called all sorts of things by muslims - among them being stupid, a liar, a di*khead, a pig, and others which I do not care to repeat for their vulgarity.

Now I do not generalize and say that all muslims do that or have done that, of course not! But even those who do not drop to that level have not corrected or stood against the behaviour of their fellow muslims.

Now when the topics get to the point of insulting people, prophets, holy books etc, I prefer to separate myself from such behaviour and therefore leave the topic. On doing so, I have often found that the same muslims doing the insulting turn to taunting and mockery, saying that I have run away from the topic. Hence I think I have gathered a bit of a reputation, it seems, for running away ''when I am beaten''.

The truth is, I know that when in a negative situation where insults are being tossed around, the temptation is to respond in a likewise fashion. To retaliate like that would be sinful, and that is why I rather walk away.

Cool thanks for that great response N1ck...

@n1ck I have received insults from people from all walks of life. So dont feel like you the only one that gets the bad end of verbal abuse....

Now dont get me wrong - obviously this sort of thing is not restricted to muslims. Pagans, atheists and indeed Christians have thrown insults around too. So I am not just throwing all the muslims into one bucket. In fact, to be fair I am sure that if another poll is created asking the same question about Christians, the answers may well be in the negative too.

The thing is though, one has to define what a true Christian is. One aspect of a true Christian is that he is quickly brought down to earth by God and apologizes for his actions. I myself have over-stepped boundaries in the past - I freely confess to that. You will also, however, remember that I have always apologized for my actions and posted a public apology to go with it. A public apology which was mocked, I might add, but nevertheless the apology was not to gain popularity but only to clear my own conscience.

I sincerely offer apologies to anybody on behalf of anybody who has claimed to be Christian and has insulted you.

Nick I was speaking in general to just note that you not the only one that feels the wrath of verbal abuse, no need for an apology from you bro.

Well back to the question in the poll, again, based on what I have posted, my general opinion is that I have not been able to get sufficient and honest answers from muslims due to topics between us generally developing into a mud-slinging match, the consequence being that the topic is deserted before any real conclusions can be drawn.

That is my honest opinion, and I trust that it will be accepted as such. If you disagree, please dont take it personally. Like I said, there are muslims on prodigits that I have a lot of time and love for.

Yeah I know shadyct, I wasn't responding directly to your post, I was posting in line with what I was saying and it is directed at everybody who has ever been treated poorly by a ''Christian''.

@ n1ck i wont argue with you on that point, I have seen many muslims acting inappropriately and have spoken to them already...If they persist then sorry i did my part and cant force them to change their ways....if I somehow did offend you sorry!

To be honest, I have been thinking a lot about not returning to the forum. I believe it is a negative influence on me, and that I cannot grow personally and spiritually in the forum.

The only thing keeping me there for now is for the sake of others, as I receive a lot of inboxes from all kinds of people based on things I have posted, and I praise the Lord that through me He has renewed the faith of many people on here. I continue in the hope that I can reach more people and give them hope.

Lol I felt the same way many times, and am highly considering leaving pro for good....i had a good few years here and I think its time to give pro a rest.

Shadyct you know that although we do not always see eye to eye, you are one of the muslims whom I respect for your devotion and knowledge. I have a lot of brotherly love for you, and you must know that any grievances I may have had with you are long forgotten.

Likewise n1ck what is prtrayed in debate forums is just debate...no hard feelings are ever attached.