Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists

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Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists

March 18, 2016 at 1:42 am

If Religion were harmless, then I could understand frustrations about "New Atheists". However, Religion is far from harmless. Religion has become a shield for bigotry. It's a sword for unjust laws. Religion, like all things, must earn respect. It has not earned that respect. In fact I'd say it's done well to earn the harsh criticisms. And yes, religious people too have earned those criticisms.

When they use their bible to try to deny gay marriage, why shouldn't we point out that traditional marriage was reserved for men who paid for teenage girls (Yes, plural) or for a rapist and his wife? Why shouldn't we point out the parts they ignore while cherrypicking? As soon as they realize why others don't agree with their assertions, and stop using their book to try to deny rights to others-- then and only then will they being to earn understanding.

The whole tone of Church teaching in regard to woman is, to the last degree, contemptuous and degrading. - Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 1:08 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 1:14 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 1:15 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 1:18 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Mudhammam - March 18, 2016 at 1:19 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 1:21 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 1:23 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by abaris - March 18, 2016 at 7:34 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Alex K - March 18, 2016 at 7:50 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by abaris - March 18, 2016 at 7:56 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 11:26 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 7:56 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Alex K - March 18, 2016 at 8:12 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 1:30 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 1:37 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Cecelia - March 18, 2016 at 1:42 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 2:17 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Ivan Denisovich - March 18, 2016 at 3:34 am

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by JesusHChrist - March 18, 2016 at 11:41 am

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 11:56 am

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by abaris - March 18, 2016 at 2:10 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 3:52 pm

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 1:07 pm

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by JesusHChrist - March 18, 2016 at 1:55 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 3:45 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 2:02 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 2:12 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by abaris - March 18, 2016 at 2:15 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Minimalist - March 18, 2016 at 2:52 pm

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Brian37 - March 18, 2016 at 4:12 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Brian37 - March 18, 2016 at 3:54 pm

RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 18, 2016 at 3:59 pm

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RE: Jeff Sparrow on the need to save ourselves from the sickishness of the New Atheists - by Whateverist - March 21, 2016 at 7:12 am

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