Originally posted here by mathgirl32
What I don't get is why any of you feel like defending your beliefs....neither side will be successful in 'convincing' the other side...it's pointless.

I think a good question is this:

Why...why do you feel like it's important to explain, prove, site, defend, persuade, etc., what you believe?

Then why did you post to this thread? You yourself stated what you believe in. If you won't "defend" your beliefs, then why mention them at all.