Randy, I couldn’t agree more. I like your questions and have actually asked myself some of these fairly often recently.
- What brought you to the Biologos website?
About 2 years ago I was looking for some place I could find support for both Christian belief and acceptance of real scientific- as well as other forms of academic inquiry. My church environment had become exhausting and discouraging. I was looking for people whose views I found sane.
- What is the most important, or interesting, thing you learned on the website (either the main BL one, or the discourse)?
More than coming to learn about specific content, (I can read books about those things, or watch decent educational videos, etc. A discussion board is a terrible format for me to learn specific content.) I have found the forum a valuable place to process my own ideas, or watch other people do the same. Being involved with other people, who think differently but well and who can do that within the context of faith, is incredibly valuable.
I have found the discussions that involve more philosophical, ethical, and metacognitive topics the most valuable and enjoyable. I have nothing of value to add to any discussion of technical scientific information and cannot participate in those.
Anymore I find that my most valuable communication now takes place through PM, though. I am involved in at least 5 long-term, private discussions.
I have found the thoughtful, intelligent people, who are willing to civilly, humanely debate, argue, think through, question, etc. the very best part of the Forum.
- What have you recently found the most humorous–either on the website, or in your recent day?
Hmmm. I’m grateful for the Humor, Pithy Quotes and Photos threads, because I often find myself in need of those as well. Timothy often brightens my day: