Reply #90: I find it an interesting thread

[salin]

in the sense that there are several subthemes ... that seem to be working on folks gut level.

Some in the "church folks as hypocrits" who are suspicious of religion theme. Some in the "church folks as hypocrits" from the religious folks who find the actions in opposition to their beliefs. Some in the concern for vigilantism (the okay to detain - but beat? lines). On the other side the "defend from those perceived to be bashing religion" theme, and the property rights theme.

Me, I would need to know more; count me in the concern for vigilantism crowd. If the guy was caught - but was not threatening - then detain and wait for the police... however if the guy was caught, and physically dangerous (striking out at folks and needing to be subdued in order to be detained) then I would consider actions as self-defense rather than vigilantism. But I don't know that my theme is nearly as interesting as the back and forth I see elsewhere on the thread.