There are a whole lot of strong opinions about ORM floating around the internet and elsewhere. When you see so manypassionate, conflicting opinions in so many different threads, it’s a pretty clear sign you’re looking at a religious argument rather than a rational debate. And, as in any good religious argument — big endian or little endian, butter side up or butter side down, vi or emacs, Team Jacob or Team Edward — this one has two sides, too.