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In reply to the discussion: Columnist Dan Savage stands by comments on 'bulls**t in the Bible' [View all]that is what got him in trouble.
If he had stuck with the Bible bullshit, he probably wouldn't have gotten the ax.
I am in no way defending what he said, I just was interested in seeing him defend his ludicrous statement.
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So literalists can survive here for as long as they want, as long as they stay calm?
darkstar3
May 2012
#42
If you are a member of the GLBT community, then I will defer to your increased level of
cbayer
May 2012
#52
"Some were labeled homophobes just because of actions they had to take at various times"
obamanut2012
May 2012
#49
Saying "bullshit" to young people who truly believe in the bible is a turn off and you aren't
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#4
I know we have a right to disagree. I just think with young people as soon as you
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#23
Excellent points. Its just hard as he is speaking they are walking out. Nothing accomplished.
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#25
While I couldn't disagree with their position more, I defend their right to walk out.
cbayer
Apr 2012
#13
Are you saying that the bible always condemns domination of the weak by the strong?
EvolveOrConvolve
Apr 2012
#22