The conversation was destined to die. I didn't continue it after he said that. However, I will say that I'm concerned with what I heard. This is definitely something that, as atheists and I would assume scientific thinkers, we should examine. I think it's an aspect of extremist fundamentalism burrowed deep down within our society, and is subtle enough to barely be known. But he's not the only one who thinks this way.
Chris Roth
http://thereligiousfallacy.wordpress.com/
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