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LiberalAndProud

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10. As soon as we attempt to talk about the theological underpinnings of certain hateful regimes,

Reply to trotsky (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2015, 05:41 PM

Apr 2015

we are named anti-Muslim, white supremacists. The name calling creates enough cacophony around the discussion as to almost drown it out. It's hasn't escaped my notice that it is most often other religionists who are quick to make the accusations. Our point must strike too close to home since we are, after all, arguing with ancient doctrines.

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Atheist Richard Dawkins Denounces Islam for Upholding Ancient, Violent Laws... [View all] trotsky Apr 2015 OP

Christianity and Judaism are every bit as stupid as Islam RussBLib Apr 2015 #1

HATE SPEECH: "Of COURSE most Muslims are peaceful," beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #2

I know! Can't you just FEEL the hatred he has for ALL RELIGIOUS PEOPLE?!? trotsky Apr 2015 #13

Oh dear. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #17

"Laws designed for 7th century tribal desert society are not always well suited to modern conditions Act_of_Reparation Apr 2015 #3

Oh this is HORRUBLE!!!!1111!! Warren Stupidity Apr 2015 #4

That goat is totally giving that pig a back massage. AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #6

No. That is all the master of the universe can muster up these days for a smite. Warren Stupidity Apr 2015 #7

I bet it feels amazing. :D AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #9

Oh noes!!!1! trotsky Apr 2015 #14

DAWKINS IS A BAD MAN!!one!1! AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #5

they have to trash Dawkins RussBLib Apr 2015 #8

who generalizes too much. AlbertCat Apr 2015 #11

Well, you have this small group of insecure people... trotsky Apr 2015 #15

As soon as we attempt to talk about the theological underpinnings of certain hateful regimes, LiberalAndProud Apr 2015 #10

Well first thing you need to understand... trotsky Apr 2015 #16

Why just look at all the Gnu-atheist white supremacist organizations. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #18

IKR LiberalAndProud Apr 2015 #21

Argh. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #22

I feel your pain. LiberalAndProud Apr 2015 #23

I remember seeing some of these clips. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #24

That Dawkins! AlbertCat Apr 2015 #12

That Islamaphobe is obviously not taking about *real* Muslims. PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #19

But...AWE! MAJESTY! And religions are REALLY OLD! onager Apr 2015 #20

God-shaped hole! Hard-wired to believe! Common creation myths! trotsky Apr 2015 #25