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In reply to the discussion: Rising atheism in America puts 'religious right on the defensive' [View all]humblebum
(5,881 posts)50. First of all, I never said that you claimed that "modern organized atheism doesn't exist."
"None of the actions you submit have more than a peripheral association with atheism." - and how do you know this?
"when a religious writer points out a difference they have with atheism, do you call it "hatred" or "bigotry" or "ridicule"?" - That would depend on what is said. When I say that those terms are commonly used by atheists, I mean those exact words. Atheists have exhorted "hatred" and "ridicule" as methods of confronting religion.
And as far as "old organized religion" goes, you are the one who made the distinction.
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Rising atheism in America puts 'religious right on the defensive' [View all]
cleanhippie
Dec 2011
OP
No, no, no, no, no! We should not encourage people to hide their christian values.
cleanhippie
Dec 2011
#10
Call it whatever you will. I have commended atheists and atheist groups who engage in tolerance, but
humblebum
Dec 2011
#36
I am getting sick of this broadbrushing of all outspoken atheism as 'organized atheism'
LeftishBrit
Dec 2011
#17
Some of us are getting sick of the religious and Christianity-bashing too. And, I realize that not
humblebum
Dec 2011
#37
First of all, I never said that you claimed that "modern organized atheism doesn't exist."
humblebum
Dec 2011
#50
I must say that I do respect your gentle nature, and it does come through in your posts often.
humblebum
Dec 2011
#45
Thank you. But I have had far far less exposure to religious-right attitudes than the Americans on
LeftishBrit
Dec 2011
#51
I don't consider atheists to be "stupid or wrong or deluded" nor "some sort of evil conspiracy."
humblebum
Dec 2011
#53
"members of these groups produce and push anti-religious movies, books, television"
MarkCharles
Dec 2011
#41
You are right, indeed. "How horrible that people should simply exercise free speech."
humblebum
Dec 2011
#43
OK, I was hoping that shining some light on this might stop it, but since it hasn't,
cbayer
Dec 2011
#15
And here are the results on the alert on your post. Some very interesting comments
cbayer
Dec 2011
#27
I disagree that there is much relationship between how 'well' religions are doing, and their
LeftishBrit
Dec 2011
#22