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In reply to the discussion: I’m wrestling with the term ‘bigot’ in relation to Richard Dawkins’ now infamous remark about Islam [View all]Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)9. I do not think that any religion is inherently bad.
It may be a fantasy, people who believe it may be deluding themselves, and there are many who use it to justify bad acts. But it is not inherently bad, just like I don't believe that Santa Claus is inherently bad.
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I’m wrestling with the term ‘bigot’ in relation to Richard Dawkins’ now infamous remark about Islam [View all]
MrModerate
Aug 2013
OP
A reasonable person would see the tone of the remark, as well as the content.
MrModerate
Aug 2013
#31
Some of them have some pretty grim facets, such as Thuggee. When the Brits took over
dimbear
Aug 2013
#13
I'm still trying to figure out how this was a "racist" statement as I saw reported.
ScottLand
Aug 2013
#17