Religion
In reply to the discussion: Top Ten Q&As About God, Jesus, the Bible & LGBT People [View all]LostOne4Ever
(9,317 posts)I get exactly what you are saying. Especially about how being an atheist is incidental. That is why I gave you a tip of the hat.
I feel especially strong when it comes to LGBTQ rights and I wanted to let you know that your style is appreciated.
Sometimes the best argument needs to be polite and said softly. But all too often, especially when it comes to the anti-gay bigots, we have to take off the kid gloves. I don't like offending people, so I am not the best person for that job. I wanted to express that I do appreciate posters like you who are willing to do that.
I also get what you mean by the flaws in the article. I often try and debate on facebook for LGBTQ rights and I will use whatever argument I think works best. Sometimes, I will try and use the bigot's own religion against them (the golden rule is golden for that) and other times I will just attack Christianity/Islam/whatever as a whole.
So I am aware of what you mean. These arguments would be good for rallying the religious troops that already support us to the cause, but they fall flat to the ears of conservative fundamentalist. Say that the bible does not REALLY condemn homosexuality and you will get quote after quote after quote saying the opposite.
Being aware of how and where the arguments fall flat is useful information if you really want to fight it out.
Either way keep on fighting the good fight for the civil rights of others and end of life decision making. I think you make great points on those issues and appreciate that you are able to make a lot of points I would be unable to make.