Is it important to be calm, polite and rational when arguing with creationists?

[Anthony H]

no, people become passionate about their beliefs in arguments such as these. it's just hard to convince you because you already know everything. if yout go into the discussion with an open mind, respectful of one anothers opinions, it should be beneficial to both sides to talk about this. you never talked with me about it, I would welcome that conversation and I culd listen and respect your point of view. I would expect that we could exchange thoughts, fact and ideologies whether we agreed or not. we would then agree to disagree, and continue on greeting and chatting with each other daily. this is how it should be done, this is the way i have been taught to do it through studying Gods word.

[sxxsh]

It's still gibberish whether they rant and rave or maintain their cool.

[Exodiafinder]

Yes, and also be prepared to lose. Creationists are the only ones who have it right.

[Teapotistic Pastafarian]

"Ridicule is the only weapon against unintelligible propositions" -- Thomas Jefferson.

I used to be polite to them but they keep poisoning young minds with creationism crap. I am now with Mr. Jefferson.

[David S]

It's always important to maintain your cool and be polite in an argument. Otherwise, it will quickly degrade into a shouting match and nothing will be accomplished.