(August 21, 2019 at 6:26 pm)Belaqua Wrote:Quote:I could be wrong, but I'm detecting a whiff of selective outrage.
Well, this thread is about selective outrage: the outrage we show, the "pouncing on" we do, the high standards we hold, for people unlike ourselves. Little of which seems to apply to people of our own tribe.
Er....You're broadbrushing. Again. By "we", you do mean all atheists, don't you?
FYI, I don't feel any tribal sense of connection with atheists. Atheists are not my "people".
I'm sure there are some atheists who have "us against them" mindset, but that's certainly no good reason to attribute it to all of us...Lol
I've been on record in this very forum "pouncing"on atheists numerous times.
Anyone who posts stupid shit can get it, as far I'm concerned.
Myself and others may not always as polite and genteel as you feel people should be, but quite honestly...that sounds like a personal problem. No one here's obligated to conduct themselves in accordance to your delicate sensibilities; Only in accordance to the rules of this forum.
If you're so convinced that people should "do better", why not try simply walking the walk instead of admonishing folks for shit you turn around and do only a few posts later? I mean, I probably still won't feel a pressing need to "get like Belaqua" if you decide to, but someone might. So it's worth a shot.
