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In reply to the discussion: Dear Christian-bashers, here's a big fat target for you: [View all]mistertrickster
(7,062 posts)92. Hateful acts done in the name of religion should be condemned.
Like flying planes into buildings. I condemn it.
I don't condemn Islam, however.
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I don't bash real Christians, my mom is one. I do bash intolerant zealots who use Christianity as an
peacebird
Apr 2012
#4
Apparently you can't state you believe something without providing evidence.
deucemagnet
Apr 2012
#166
That's exactly it. Not that it is right or fair to attack someone's beliefs, but that is why.
Chemisse
Apr 2012
#161
Oh, and I do have a problem with Obama on the Office of faith based initiatives...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#8
I think the point is this, you equate not showing deference for your religious beliefs with...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#19
Not showing deference is attacking beliefs and ideas, particularly bad and foolish...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#46
Just one question: Why is it wrong (or even your business) if people have bad and foolish beliefs
TalkingDog
Apr 2012
#159
I haven't seen those particular posts, but yeah, Christianity is a particular target here
Honeycombe8
Apr 2012
#20
Jesus. So now atheists and agnostics and etc. have to embrace Christian doctrine because
Luminous Animal
Apr 2012
#21
Technically both statements are accurate, why is it wrong to point it out? n/t
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#60
True, I guess when you try to weld your secular morality to thousands of year old texts, it gets...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#69
Oh dear. It must be awful to be the least accepted, trusted and welcomed Americans
dmallind
Apr 2012
#28
everyone is entitled to their opinion, and non-believers shouldn't be expected to not express theirs
got root
Apr 2012
#30
The black people who are overwhelmingly Christian? (at least in the US) nt
mistertrickster
Apr 2012
#43
What mutual goals, you created this thread in a direct response to the righteous...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#50
But they are just as ridiculous, you could have chosen to ignore that thread...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#63
Acceptance of diversity doesn't mean I have to accept bad ideas into my own head...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#74
Bad analogy, that's about people, not ideas, I don't tolerate bad ideas, I may tolerate the people..
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#87
You just replied to a non-specific reference to diversity with an offensive, overbroad
pacalo
Apr 2012
#155
I honestly want to believe that your debating skills are so bad that what you write is NOT
idwiyo
Apr 2012
#157
What is hateful about ridicule? Particularly since its generally limited to ideas and beliefs...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#58
I don't care what his professed faith might be and it has nothing to do with his ability to govern
RainDog
Apr 2012
#56
Well most people in GD hate President Obama as well so might not be the best example
RFKHumphreyObama
Apr 2012
#57
The first quote you mention is a peronal broad brush, and went too far...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#67
I'm still angry about how people acted during the Tuscon memorial in January 2011
bluestateguy
Apr 2012
#71
obama conveniently ignores his christian beliefs..he is no role model in that regard. nt
msongs
Apr 2012
#72
Huh, how does Obama ignore his Christian beliefs? You need to go back to freeperville seriously!!
Obamacare
Apr 2012
#84
Why not? Islam is a religion that encourages violence to defend God, martyrdom, and misogyny...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#95
Doesn't help, there's nothing in Christianity that forbids them from acting hateful...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#101
Right....... the bad Catholics, the bad Pentacostals, but YOUR version, that version is benevolent
Marrah_G
Apr 2012
#135
I'll bite. Pronouncements of religious faith in American politics are primarily disingenuous.
DirkGently
Apr 2012
#82
You are confusing respect for people with lack of reverence for religious beliefs...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#99
"I bet I can kick your ass", I don't understand why you even had to point that out...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#106
His OP had no real function other than to berate people to show reverence for his religion...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#118
I wouldn't call the OP a troll, or even trollish, they simply don't understand that...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#123
I guess he could attempt to bash Humanism, though I really am amused as to how that would look...
Humanist_Activist
Apr 2012
#134
I understand where you are coming from, and apologize for others slighting your beliefs.
rufus dog
Apr 2012
#112
You know, there are places where they charge you for persecution on demand. nt
sudopod
Apr 2012
#115
when religions stop using their beliefs to attack women, homosexuals and science
RainDog
Apr 2012
#147
Like I told you in the other thread: Christians are not oppressed, they are not victims
Marrah_G
Apr 2012
#131
"Strangely enough, any of the other four would instantly be shot down by most liberal Christians,
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#153
Translation: To all you non-x-tians, F U! we're in charge and there's nothing you can do about it.
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#152
“I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”
GeorgeGist
Apr 2012
#163