As one of the relatively few remaining Christians, (although not fundamentalist or creationist), on this forum it does at times get difficult. I often refrain from posting because I know that if I do with my minority viewpoint, (depending on the subject), that I will have likely committed myself to a spending a considerable amount of time to respond to numerous posters.
I find that in general the responses are reflective and courteous. There are some posters who become patronizing and somewhat insulting but that is ok as I can simply choose not to respond to what it is they have posted.
I am grateful to this forum as it has given me an education. I have learned about things on the scientific side of things and I have had my theological beliefs challenged and as a result I now believe things that I didn't believe before and don't believe things that I did.
I think that possibly taiji2 might consider this an opportunity to learn from some very informed people and just disregard the negative that does occur here. I agree that it does at times take a bit of a thick skin, but in my view, it is worth it. Taiji2, as has already been mentioned, seems well informed himself, and I hope that he gives us the opportunity to learn from him as well.
He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8