>>>>>You know Victor, you don't have to hammer into this guy. He has been asked to post his religious views only under this specific category for that purpose and he has abided by that request. You can just let it go and leave it alone. You aren't going to change someones mind (and what right do you have to even try really?). As much as you resent his attempt to convert others you are equally vociferous to try and convert or change him. Let it be already.
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>>>>OTOH, please count the number of times in the history of UT when an atheist zealot trolled around spewing his views right in the middle of an unrelated thread.
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>>>That may be so but (a) he has abided but the request to keep it in this new section and (b) the drive to change his mind is as zealously pursued (although more rudely) as his drive to change the minds of others. What purpose does it serve to continue the collective monologue.
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>>I think sometimes people without any "belief" are very unsettled by those with. Personally I find Ricks level of belief interesting. Its a bit of an is it me or them moment.
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>I try to let each to his own and choose to agree or disagree with respect. Rick has certainly not been rude to anyone, just fervent. When asked to switch forums he did so and has stuck to it. On the other hand, how many threads have been endlessly hijacked for innumerable different topics and agendas.
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>A question - If I don't know and understand the advanced physics and maths used by the scientists who are at the very cutting edge of trying to understand the universe yet choose to believe that science will eventually solve all the universe's mysteries do I not also, therefore, have a "belief" in essence?

I would say yes. The difference though is that this 'belief' says you don't have all the answers. "Faith" on the other hand says that you have answers to things you can't possible know.

>Another question - If someone on these forums mentions that they are atheist or belong to some religion or whatever, and does so often enough that I am fully aware of it, is that not also a type of personal propaganda?

Again I would say yes.

>Not really looking for a debate to be honest - who has time for all this typing after a long day at work? :)