Is a civil conversation about spirituality possible on the Internet?

General Section Question

Spirituality is a broad topic. It can encompass Western and Eastern religions, and it can even include beliefs in things and ideas that can’t be verified through ordinary sensory data collection and study like astrology.

It often raises the ire of many adherents on all sides.

Does the interface here through the impersonal Internet loosen the bounds of normal human communication techniques to the point of rendering a calm discussion impossible?

I’m thinking of this question in particular. The original question seemed to be phrased in such a way to ask for reflection on all sides. However, the discussion quickly turned sour.

Is this a function of debate over the Internet?

I’ve noticed this tendency toward angry replies on other sites as well. It is not limited to Fluther.