I think some of the bullying method is cultivated by the Org. in that as a witness you have the superior know it all, we have the truth no matter what, and we're never wrong.
I feel that carries into the new found belief in atheistism or creationism. Personally as a (creationist) Ive had to examine origins of natural law and science to really defend my position. Because short of enrolling in college or take up a second language like greek, all where left with is the internet to feed our presuppositions.
It takes alot of time and studying, which I have a full plate to begin with, as everyone else does. Family, kids, work, play etc...
On these boards I think both camps are guiltly of "who can cut and paste" the better defense. And some claim to be able to feel the pulse on the scientific world. While others claim all knowing religious angles.
Because I beleive in ID in discusions Im referred to an "ID-iot" you know idiot. I suppose that makes the other person feel better about themselves in there position. So Im left with the notion, how smart do you have to be, to be a evolutionist.
Have all ex jw`s got degree`s or are there some average people that have just done high school?
Ive argued with knuckle heads from both camps.
Maybe pick you battles a little more carefully.
