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In reply to the discussion: Should the religious learn to accept blasphemy? [View all]Mariana
(15,174 posts)111. I suggested no such thing, Gil.
You could post in Interfaith and in the Religion Group, you know - if you really wanted to have that kind of conversation. Maybe those who send you numerous personal messages would join you. Since the expression of opposing views, which you and they consider to be so "toxic" isn't tolerated there, it seems they would be very comfortable posting in that group, or indeed in any one of the other groups for religious people that prohibit any disagreement or criticism.
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You really do use motte-and-bailey a lot. Also tokenism. And condescension.
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#88
Well at least that's straight forward and not a dodge, but it's still very weak
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#96
My interactions with some here are influenced by how I have seen them act with other theists here.
guillaumeb
Mar 2019
#99
Calling an idea stupid isn't the same as calling the person who holds that idea stupid
Major Nikon
Mar 2019
#16
Some religion somewhere will view virtually anything as blasphemy.
Pope George Ringo II
Mar 2019
#12
I still can't get over the uproar when Ratzinger said his was the one true religion.
Pope George Ringo II
Mar 2019
#18
Put another way, he took his religion seriously so he had to blaspheme somebody else's.
Pope George Ringo II
Mar 2019
#20
This is what happens when the discussion isn't intended to provide clarity or dialog.
trotsky
Mar 2019
#58
I don't treat people of faith with contempt. I treat their faith with contempt. (n/t)
Iggo
Mar 2019
#37
Blasphemy should be treated like any other case of defamation. The offended deity must file suit,
LongtimeAZDem
Mar 2019
#101