kvalidir - "Really andy? I always felt that you were quite a 'Catholic' poster- you know say whatever you like and then apologise at confession sort of thing."
No, that is not my approach at all.
I will say what I believe to be true, and defend it vigorously.
I never set out with the intnetion of upsetting anyone, and I fully understand that the limitations of written communicatin can create misunderstandings.
If I have inadvetently upset or offended anyone, and I believe I have expressed myself badly, I have no problem whatever is apologising.
But that is not the same as ranting on. brain disengaged, and then using the caveat of saying sorry to excuse myself - that I don't do.
Still like the phrase though - as a confirmed atheist!