This forum alone among our discussion forums operates on Rules of Conduct set for the whole of Beliefnet. We encourage and support lively and civil debate and discussion according to the following guidelines:

You agree that you will not display content, or engage in any activity, that:

    1.    is illegal, or advocates illegal acts;

    2.    exploits or endangers a minor, or invites private communication between a minor and an adult

    3.    compromises anyone's privacy by using or revealing personal information;

    4.    condones or may provoke violence toward any individual or group on the basis of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation, even if religiously motivated [learn more]

    5.    is vulgar or violent;

    6.    uses Beliefnet community functions to harass or censure any person, group, or entity;

    7.    violates intellectual property rights; or

    8.  may cause or encourage substantial harm or damage to Beliefnet or its members.Furthermore you agree that you will not permit anyone else to display such words or images, or engage in such activity, on any Beliefnet pages you control (your profile, journal, private messages, group pages, etc.).

    9.    Complaints: If there are problems, we want to know about them so that we can fix them. Please report complaints and problems appropriately. Do not post complaints on the site; they will be removed. The only appropriate way to report complaints and problems is to use the "report a problem" link at left.

      10.    Proselytizing: You agree not to make aggressive, repeated, or unwanted attempts to convert another member's religious beliefs.

What does this mean for you as a member? It means that more vigorous debate and discussion is allowed here, so long as it does not entail hate speech, proselytizing, vulgarity, or violence.