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beam me up scottie

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6. A matter of perspective and definition

Fri Oct 17, 2014, 08:05 AM

Oct 2014

Individual sexist atheists suck but their bigotry is not institutionalized misogyny.

But I suspect you knew that.

eta Warren has never shied away from criticizing sexist atheists but I suspect you knew that too

Nice to see you care more about slamming atheists than condemning misogyny where it's most prevalent

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Atheists who "fail at humanity" vs Theists who "execute for blasphemy." [View all] Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 OP

Missing the descriptor: which do we trust more/like more or distrust/dislike more! peacebird Oct 2014 #1

feel free to judge in any way you choose. Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 #2

I root for the underdog. I root for believers persecuted under communism CJCRANE Oct 2014 #3

Hmmm, individual sexist atheists vs religious executions for saying the wrong thing... beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #4

H'mm but who puts themselves forward as rational and unbound by theocratic influences intaglio Oct 2014 #5

A matter of perspective and definition beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #6

Nope I don't "know" that intaglio Oct 2014 #8

"Given the constant undercurrent of loathing that much atheism accommodates" Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 #11

Yes as exemplified by Dawkins, Sam Harris, Thundert00t and many others intaglio Oct 2014 #13

Of course there are many others that fight against them Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #14

Have you actually bothered to check any other of todays posts in "Religion"? intaglio Oct 2014 #19

How about you stop acting like I'm a clueless wonder Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #21

I will when you stop denying any flaw in atheism as it currently exists intaglio Oct 2014 #26

Do you really expect me to believe you're doing this out of concern for women? beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #29

Oh FFS intaglio Oct 2014 #32

I am saying I don't think you give a shit about sexism unless it suits your agenda. beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #39

Please show me where I have denied any flaw. Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #33

Ok so condemn such misogyny even the snark seen on DU intaglio Oct 2014 #36

Snark =/= misogyny Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #37

Atheism is a lack of belief in God/gods phil89 Oct 2014 #40

That's damn rude of you - asked if you know something about a DUer, you bring up muriel_volestrangler Oct 2014 #17

Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #22

Which atheist DUers here defended misogyny? beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #27

Read the Mens Group intaglio Oct 2014 #30

No. You made the claim back it up. beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #31

I have read the Mens Group intaglio Oct 2014 #34

I don't care, if you can't back up your accusations don't make them. beam me up scottie Oct 2014 #38

Just so I understand, your problem with atheists here on DU is "the men's group". Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 #42

They're TOTALLY THE SAME man! trotsky Oct 2014 #7

You do realise this is just Dawkins' "Dear Muslima" argument? intaglio Oct 2014 #9

TOTALLY THE SAME! trotsky Oct 2014 #10

Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #12

Of course they don't excuse it. Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #15

You have heard of Richard Dawkins ridiculous "Dear Muslima" post? intaglio Oct 2014 #18

Yes, I am. And I'm also aware of the fallacy of false privation Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #20

False equivalence and a straw man argument - Nice going! intaglio Oct 2014 #23

I said I was aware of the fallacy of false privation Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #25

You implied that I was guilty of that fallacy intaglio Oct 2014 #28

No, I didn't. Goblinmonger Oct 2014 #35

The bad things in atheism? phil89 Oct 2014 #41

yes but santa knows if you've been naughty. Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 #44

Sorry Act_of_Reparation Oct 2014 #16

no pie for you Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 #45

True, but I think it would depend on whether or not you expect someone to make said pie... Act_of_Reparation Oct 2014 #49

"Disclaimer: This is an Internet poll" rug Oct 2014 #24

Honestly, I thought Pie was a pretty decent option. AtheistCrusader Oct 2014 #43

Choosing between two wrongs isn't what I wish to do. mmonk Oct 2014 #46

you see no difference between these issues? Warren Stupidity Oct 2014 #47

I see alot of differences. mmonk Oct 2014 #48

I vote PIE AlbertCat Oct 2014 #50

< 3.14159265359 Tikki Oct 2014 #51

Both are assholes Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #52