Religion
In reply to the discussion: The Atheists Conundrum [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)when there is a prayer service or other event that is exclusively about religion.
OTOH, events in which religion is included along with secular aspects is not exclusionary. It's inclusive.
The inauguration itself included secular aspects. While I also found it to be more religious than I am comfortable with, it was about Obama, imo, and I believe he is a deeply religious man. Do you find the MLK speeches/sermons equally alienating?
I apologize if I insulted you or stepped on your emotional reaction. My intent was to point out that calling religious people delusional is offensive. That goes beyond talking about how you felt and goes to demonizing those who see things differently.
That seems oddly out of character for you.
But you are correct, we see what we want to see. Which is why I have continued to point out that this is going in both directions. Neither side seems to see the pain they inflict only that which they receive.