Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on April 16, 2006 05:58 PM
I think one of the reasons we all refer to the software in the open source spectrum as "free software" is partially because we wish to not restrict it's access. Again I believe we want everybody to have a chance to create, change, distribute and enjoy (the ideal) free software, irregardless of creed, nationality or religion.
Sharing is a core concept of all the major religions and possibly a core human trait. I don't see why Religion and Free Software can't get along, unless a religion decides to restrict free software from others.
Furthermore, Religion is something which can not be logically proved or disproved, thus requiring faith (read: belief). That said, I think individuals on “tech sites” should avoid asserting true/false answers as "the final answer" on religion and stick to more philosophical discussions pertaining to the concept of religion.
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Posted by: Anonymous Coward on April 16, 2006 05:58 PMSharing is a core concept of all the major religions and possibly a core human trait. I don't see why Religion and Free Software can't get along, unless a religion decides to restrict free software from others.
Furthermore, Religion is something which can not be logically proved or disproved, thus requiring faith (read: belief). That said, I think individuals on “tech sites” should avoid asserting true/false answers as "the final answer" on religion and stick to more philosophical discussions pertaining to the concept of religion.
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