Ah, pride and ego, indeed. I struggle with it myself at times, but I do love a good debate. I'm just pretty adamant about it being respectful. One could even say that is a bit ego driven.

But I don't see any reason for name calling, and bashing of one's character or intellect, even when the difference of opinion is pretty extreme. Seems simple to me, but volatility in human nature is really high right now. I choose not to hate others that have extreme difference in beliefs. If their hearts are filled with hatred, I feel sympathetic for them.

If someone is so bound by their beliefs, that they will turn their back on you the instant they find something disagreeable, well, I guess that is their problem. The open minded will align with the open minded. The extreme haters, arguers, drama-ists lol what ever you want to call them, are comfortable in their living hell. Leave them be I say, and welcome them with open arms when they are ready to shift.