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dmallind

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12. Simple - some causes trump weak religion, others don't. The secret is often how nonbelievers are

Reply to trotsky (Reply #9)

Wed Dec 5, 2012, 01:20 PM

Dec 2012

affected. An action by a religious group is always supported if it detracts from or negatvely impacts nonbelievers. If it makes nonbelievers laugh and simply reflects badly on believers, then it's often not supported, especially if approved minorities (essentially all of them except nonbelievers) are affected.

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(UK) Bristol University Christian Union maintains ban on women speakers [View all] muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 OP

This is shameful LeftishBrit Dec 2012 #1

Ah, but if you were to object, you'd be "attacking their religious freedom" - mr blur Dec 2012 #2

Who, exactly, would be saying that? cbayer Dec 2012 #7

Oh, so it's OK to oppose the actions of a religious group this time? trotsky Dec 2012 #9

Simple - some causes trump weak religion, others don't. The secret is often how nonbelievers are dmallind Dec 2012 #12

What a cynical, sarcastic view. trotsky Dec 2012 #17

As far as I'm concerned they can have that freedom... LeftishBrit Dec 2012 #20

I shouldn't be surprised the UK has these types of fundamentalists as well. rug Dec 2012 #3

To give that organisation its due, it's put out a "Bristol seems out of step" press release muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #4

They are just standing up for unquestionably biblical teachings dmallind Dec 2012 #5

Consistency and rigidity are often confused. cbayer Dec 2012 #8

By religious people like this, yes they are. dmallind Dec 2012 #10

By all kinds of people. Has nothing to do with religious beliefs, as you cbayer Dec 2012 #11

Then put up or shut up since you are insulting me - how exactly is my consistency rigidity? dmallind Dec 2012 #13

Because your consistent anti-theist position leaves no room for anything else. cbayer Dec 2012 #14

Consistent anti-theism my ass. Couldn't give a shit what people believe dmallind Dec 2012 #16

I support atheists and atheist causes all the time. cbayer Dec 2012 #19

Such a hypocritical attack. trotsky Dec 2012 #21

I can understand why you thought it was satire. There is a quote from the BU Feminist Society! cbayer Dec 2012 #6

The Christian Union is a society affiliated to the University Students' Union muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #15

Is it the only alternative for christian students who wan to be in a club of some sort? cbayer Dec 2012 #18

I don't know muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #22

Well, I hope the women revolt. They could start a club where men can't cbayer Dec 2012 #23