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In reply to the discussion: It is clear that I am a theist, and have little patience with the atheists here who despise [View all]laconicsax
(14,860 posts)16. You wrote:
"None of of would want to live in a society without some sort of an ethical sensitivity based on solid religious faith"
Despite being told countless times how offensive that is to non-believers, you never have apologized or retracted the statement. Rather, you derided those who explained the offense to you and continued to insult non-believers.
So I hope you'll forgive me for doubting your sincerity when you say "we come from different motivations. I respect yours." It would seem that even if you do respect it, you don't respect it enough to respect us.
Despite being told countless times how offensive that is to non-believers, you never have apologized or retracted the statement. Rather, you derided those who explained the offense to you and continued to insult non-believers.
So I hope you'll forgive me for doubting your sincerity when you say "we come from different motivations. I respect yours." It would seem that even if you do respect it, you don't respect it enough to respect us.
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It is clear that I am a theist, and have little patience with the atheists here who despise [View all]
Thats my opinion
May 2012
OP
Any theocratic state--which is defined as a nation with an official state church,
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#32
It does not apply to all theists--just as no perspective applies to all atheists.
Thats my opinion
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#12
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alfredo
May 2012
#22
I have little patience for theists here who despise atheism and say things like:
trotsky
May 2012
#5
Methinks it is you that continually misses the point in favor of personally attacking TMO
Starboard Tack
May 2012
#66
"And your claim that there are atheists here who despise ALL religion is just another damned lie"
humblebum
May 2012
#24
The simple words "I hate religion" or " All religion is BS" or any similar comment
humblebum
May 2012
#46
Speaking of lame and diversionary, you have just been proven wrong, but if you insist
humblebum
May 2012
#48
What about providing a child rapist a clean slate and access to fresh victims?
trotsky
May 2012
#126
Unfortunately, there have been DUers who have attempted to excuse the Church's behavior.
laconicsax
May 2012
#123
I guess you're right. It's more of the refusal to effectively deal with their members who practice
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May 2012
#113
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May 2012
#70