Content Guidelines

This project is in your hands, so do not feel inhibited from entering your thoughts here, whatever your background and attitude to the theme. We are hoping that our subject will interest a wide range of individuals. Your perspective is as valuable as that of anyone else.

Experts and Amateurs

Whilst expertise in any field is welcome, you should not hold back from contributing if you are not an expert. History is littered with advances in thought and understanding initiated by amateurs! There is also a sense in which we are all beginners when it comes to matters of belief!

Perfectionism can hold you back

Another reason for not contributing can be a wish for perfection. First attempts are rarely perfect but this should never deter you from making a start. The reason for our community is that things can usually be improved on by combined reflection on a subject. Wikipedia is a good example of how this works. Articles may be rough around the edges to start with but they can then only improve. Some people find it helps to speak their thoughts first and then write them down. Whatever method you use, this community does not expect faultlessness. We are looking for your ideas that may then be improved on.

If English is not your first language

Please write in English but if English is not your first language, please do not be deterred from contributing. There will be others who may be able to improve the construction of your words but no one else with exactly the same ideas as you.

Acknowledge all sources

Never enter other people's ideas as if these are yours. Please note all sources. The editors will assume that everything entered on this site is your own work, unless you acknowledge someone else as the source of the idea. So please don't try to pass off someone else's work as your own.

Keep it simple

Now and then, a complex idea may require a complex use of language. But usually simple language is more effective, even for difficult ideas. So as a general guide, keep sentences short and avoid flowery language.

Respect other viewpoints

The editors welcome robust opinions and ideas but not words that are disrespectful or intolerant of others. In matters of belief, it is almost inevitable that you will disagree with someone else and it is out of such differences that progress is sometimes made.  Do not hesitate to declare your belief provided that it does not include bigotry, hatred or intolerance towards those who do not share it. The editors set no boundaries to your ideas here but please do not fight for them as if they are the only truth!