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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]MrModerate
(9,753 posts)29. In particular, the "contempt" part . . .
Which I think a reasonable person (me for instance) sees dripping off the remark.
Don't get me wrong: I consider all religions to be at the very least silly if they're not destructive, while some tend toward genuine evil (Scientology being my personal bête noire).
Where Dawkins crossed the line, IMO, was in conflating the belief with the believers.
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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