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In reply to the discussion: Fuck it, I give. [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)68. Please explain the "don't be douche" test
Not sure I saw that in the SOP.
Let me ask you a question. Do you think that all atheists should be dismissive of believers? Do you think all believers should be subject to ridicule just because of their beliefs? Do you think that by taunting people of faith, we are going to gain some ground? Or, do you believe, as I and many other atheists believe, that reaching out to liberal theists and finding common cause, is a more productive course to follow?
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If there were such a requirement to be a "good atheist" then you would have a point.
cleanhippie
Apr 2012
#64
"...religious beliefs are extremely personal and, as such, deserve respect, if not agreement."
Rob H.
Apr 2012
#84
"they win"? win what? what sort of contest do you think youre in? what do you win if you win?
leftyohiolib
Apr 2012
#4
A hundred years ago everybody in this forum would have been facing blasphemy charges and jail terms.
dimbear
Apr 2012
#13
After reading that thread, I came in here to see if anybody had reported on humblebum's post...
eqfan592
Apr 2012
#45
We did ban him for two weeks, but I guess that only gave everyone a little break.
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#79
So saying someone is trolling when they are is now against community standards?
Goblinmonger
May 2012
#94