(May 12, 2009 at 4:09 pm)EvidenceVsFaith Wrote: I respect your RIGHT to your belief. But I DON'T respect your actual belief.
You have a right to your opinion. But I don't have to respect your belief(s) - I mean, what if I believe they are ridiculous with good reason? i.e.: No evidence.
One way to put is:
"People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs." - Brad Reddekopp
I laugh at funny beliefs. I guess I have no problem if you find it funny. What right have I to insist on respect? None I'd say.
"what if I believe they are ridiculous with good reason? i.e.: No evidence."
what if I believe they are ridiculous with good reason? i.e.: No reason.
There is reason though. It just happens not to be your reason.
When do you decide that someone's reason is ridiculous enough for you to laugh at it? If you're only laughing at the conclusion maybe you should be looking at the detail more.
A lot of times there's a thin line between one extreme and another.
