This thread is just plain disappointing.
We're supposed to be here to discuss faith issues, and while I expect that passions will sometimes run high, one thing I very much want to avoid is seeing individual posters becoming a topic for criticism.
Let's stick to the topics, and not take cheap shots at individuals on this forum, please. I shouldn't have to warn against stirring up flame wars.
Tao, I don't expect you to like Islam, but there's no need for churlish comments here - you had been doing so good at self-moderating yourself - you have a lot to give a community like this - but you only let yourself down when you take the argument to a personal level.
Previously I would have used the infraction system, but I've learned that whatever the convenience of such a system, a site like this needs a more constructive and guiding approach. It may not be the best, but CR/IO has always been exceptionally challenging to find a safe balance between allowing personal expression and having basic rules.
Therefore as a general pointer, I want to underline that I don't expect to see personal attacks on the site - everyone should be more mature than that.
Islamis4u, I'm sorry you felt the comments were offensive, and I'm especially sorry that this thread reads as a couple of members ganging up to belittle you. That's not what this site is supposed to be about.
However, as it's already happened, there's little I can do now except recommend something important for yourself and anyone else who is interested - a little humour goes a long way in a place full of strong feelings as this.
There are always comments you'll read online, sometimes directed at you, that may not seem nice - but if you read any such comments and they make you angry, step away from the computer, go have a cool drink, visit friends, and come back in a couple of hours and those comments won't seem so important any more. I guess that's a general pointer for everyone.
Anyway, I'm back from my hols and very disappointed to see how this thread developed - however, rather than try and take action in retrospect, I'll just say that I don't want to see personal attacks repeated, and hope that members here in general can agree that this should be the case, and try and show better restraint in future.
'Nuff said.