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cbayer

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19. I support atheists and atheist causes all the time.

Reply to dmallind (Reply #16)

Wed Dec 5, 2012, 02:15 PM

Dec 2012

You, on the other hand, have a rigid anti-theistic stance and paint with a very broad brush with almost every post. That appears to be your sole reason for participating here.

Suit yourself. I have no interest in defending you or your position. I think it is divisive, destructive and harmful to democratic goals.

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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