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laconicsax

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5. Not in the slightest.

Fri Feb 17, 2012, 11:34 PM

Feb 2012

Freedom from religion means having the freedom to practice your religion as you see fit, not as others would prefer you do.

It's a basic concept that isn't at all difficult to understand.

BTW: By taking offense at criticism of the "right wing money worshippers," you're actually lumping yourself in with them.

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Christians should unite with atheists to defend secularism [View all] rug Feb 2012 OP

Yes. Christians should unite with atheists to defend secularism. laconicsax Feb 2012 #1

And vice versa. rug Feb 2012 #4

Do you have any evidence of Christians defending secularism against atheists? laconicsax Feb 2012 #6

Sure. rug Feb 2012 #7

Please present your evidence then. n/t laconicsax Feb 2012 #8

No, I'm not in the mood for your silly games. rug Feb 2012 #9

I'll take that as confirmation that you have no evidence. n/t laconicsax Feb 2012 #10

Take it however you want. rug Feb 2012 #11

I appreciate your support. laconicsax Feb 2012 #13

Hey, laconicsax is only asking you to support your POV - mr blur Feb 2012 #20

The need to be hostile and snarky skepticscott Feb 2012 #31

Lol. rug Feb 2012 #64

Agreed. Thats my opinion Feb 2012 #14

Well... laconicsax Feb 2012 #17

You bet! Thats my opinion Feb 2012 #22

Examples are necessary. Your claims are sweeping and general. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #25

That's not even close to what I asked. laconicsax Feb 2012 #29

I will give you one, but will not be goaded into digging up more. cbayer Feb 2012 #33

Wow! I missed that thread. laconicsax Feb 2012 #37

I think they should too. yellerpup Feb 2012 #2

Isn't freedom from religion too much like freedom from race, freedom from sects? Kurmudgeon Feb 2012 #3

Not in the slightest. laconicsax Feb 2012 #5

You make a good point. The "Christian" brand has been poisoned by the fundies Gore1FL Feb 2012 #12

If you are under rhe impression Thats my opinion Feb 2012 #15

I apparently don't know what is going on. Gore1FL Feb 2012 #18

Do you not see some of the same problem on the secularists side of the spectrum? Leontius Feb 2012 #23

This sums up my feelings: Gore1FL Feb 2012 #30

Why not answer the question I asked ? Leontius Feb 2012 #35

He did just answer it. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #36

I did answer Gore1FL Feb 2012 #42

No you did not answer my question , it had nothing to do religious belief Leontius Feb 2012 #43

I think he already answered you. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #45

Atheism has no message, so there is nothing to poison. Gore1FL Feb 2012 #46

Gotcha, the only side at fault is the religious one, so much for cooperation to Leontius Feb 2012 #47

The side that is at fault Gore1FL Feb 2012 #48

No the problem is you don't even understand the question I am asking or Leontius Feb 2012 #50

Removing it from society? If you mean the part where it is crammed down our throats, then yes. Gore1FL Feb 2012 #54

If this is the case, then please explain to me why so many atheists and agnostics hang out in the cbayer Feb 2012 #49

What I find troubling is they can't even seem to admit that those who Leontius Feb 2012 #51

Once identified as having no interest in forming an alliance of any kind, best to just stop engaging cbayer Feb 2012 #52

True enough, but I still hope that reason will prevail from one side or the other. Leontius Feb 2012 #56

If that logic would extend to the spreading of one's religion Gore1FL Feb 2012 #58

I am not even talking to you about specific religious issues or beliefs Gore1FL Feb 2012 #61

I came to this thread Gore1FL Feb 2012 #57

Fair enough. I have often ended up in groups because I picked something off the latest page cbayer Feb 2012 #60

Oh, for pity's sake! How FREAKING many times does this have to be explained? skepticscott Feb 2012 #59

You've had this explained to you no less than 3 times here on DU3. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #62

Do you believe that jesus was the son of god, died for your sins, and was resurrected? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #34

Well, ironically the fundies will say skepticscott Feb 2012 #27

The difference, of course, Gore1FL Feb 2012 #32

No, the government should never be in a position to favor one religion over another... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #16

Great article LeftishBrit Feb 2012 #19

Couldn't agree more and stress that this is a two way street. cbayer Feb 2012 #21

I think everyone can agree. Are there any instances when non-believers have not cleanhippie Feb 2012 #28

........ Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #24

To fling shit against the wall and stir the pot? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #26

Ah, come on AD. Thats my opinion Feb 2012 #38

Thats my opinion Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #39

He can't help it. Persecution complex and all... cleanhippie Feb 2012 #40

Oh, I do not worry about Thats my opinion Angry Dragon Feb 2012 #41

And if you go to post #31 skepticscott Feb 2012 #44

So I have copied and now paste exactly what you said. Thats my opinion Feb 2012 #53

Did they teach reading comprehension in bible school? skepticscott Feb 2012 #55

I'll just let your diredt quote stand as it is. Thats my opinion Feb 2012 #63

So you have chosen his option #3. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #65

I bet myself skepticscott Feb 2012 #66

I'll let your skepticscott Feb 2012 #67