Atheism

[Amarok]

I think that it is OK, to point out poor behavior, to show that it is not acceptable and not rational.  I also think that it is respectable to show a certain amount of grace (which I think that Steve shows remarkable restraint; which I wish I could repeat at times).     And when things get heated, in discussion, as they sometimes do, occasionally emotions get the better of us. I don't put too much into a one off comment (unless it is particularly nasty)   I do agree that we shouldn't have a negative view of those who oppose our ideas.   And sometimes we make take more exception because we have a greater respect and expectation for someone.   But we are all human.   And sometimes it is difficult when you are trying to have a discussion, and others are spouting hate and intolerance, trying to derail that discussion.   Sometimes it's difficult to ignore.

Nope your whining does not change any need to respect your beliefs. YOUR BELIEFS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RESPECT.and calling  you out is not intolerance no matter how persecuted you pretend you are.

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Also KS. I’m not trying to say that you where necessarily wrong, I think I was surprised that “peanut gallery “ would even merit mention in comparison to some of the other stuff that is constantly being said

Stuff that totally justified despite your blobbing