Tooth Fairy Bullshit

[Jesster]

Oh I get what the argument is about that, CL. I just don't think that all beliefs need to be respected. If we can't point out the flaws in a belief, how can we ever really talk about the belief without coddling others all the time? Disrespecting someone's beliefs is also not equal to disrespecting the believer.

But that's exactly what I explained in my post. It IS disrespectful to the person's character when you equate their belief, to a belief that would make someone a crazy person (ie belief in the tooth fairy/santa clause/easter bunny).

And I disagree that it is disrespectful to the person. If someone believes in something that I see as ridiculous, I am not going to lie to them about how I see it. I respect their right to hold those beliefs and I hold a default level of respect for the person, but I do not respect the beliefs. If I don't think someone's beliefs hold true to reality, I think it is far more respectful to the person to be honest with them.

Also, I never said I was calling anyone crazy. That would be disrespectful to the person, and that is not what I am doing.