First and foremost let me say that I understand the OP's frustration and anger. I have enough of it myself. But I do think it is over the top.
Speaking for myself only, I am not a pacifist nor am I a door mat. I think that in some cases violence is necessary, mostly in self defense. I do not go looking for it, but if it finds me I will defend myself or anyone else who is in a threat zone.
I do not wish rape on anyone. I do not wish any Christian or any other type of religionist harm unless they are physically causing harm to others.
I make one exception and one exception only: Dominionists. These people seek the overthrow of our secular form of a Republic and replacing it with a fascist theocratic Christian state. I take their threats of killing people who they consider undesirables (anyone who is not just like them: gays, intellectuals, atheists, agnostics, people of non-Christian religions, Christians who are "not Christian enough"). I not only take the threat they pose to me and my fellow Nones (I consider you all "my people") seriously, I also take it personally. I have been warning people about the danger the Dominionists pose as much as I can for the past 10 years or so. As far as I am concerned, they are all traitors. I have even advocated for atheist/secular militias to be formed.
The threat they pose is real. We should all take it more seriously. There may come a time when we find ourselves in a situation much like the Jews did during World War II. Never say it cannot happen here. The Dominionists view themselves at war with the rest of us. We should look at it the same way too, because, that is actually what it is.
Work for peace, but at the same time prepare for war. You really do not want to be caught with your pants down. Remember, history has always shown what happens when people are not prepared to face an opposing hostile force, or are in a weak position in relation to them.
I want my people to be aware, be prepared, and defend themselves when it becomes necessary. Dominionists are not our friends. That is all that I am saying.
Speaking for myself only, I am not a pacifist nor am I a door mat. I think that in some cases violence is necessary, mostly in self defense. I do not go looking for it, but if it finds me I will defend myself or anyone else who is in a threat zone.
I do not wish rape on anyone. I do not wish any Christian or any other type of religionist harm unless they are physically causing harm to others.
I make one exception and one exception only: Dominionists. These people seek the overthrow of our secular form of a Republic and replacing it with a fascist theocratic Christian state. I take their threats of killing people who they consider undesirables (anyone who is not just like them: gays, intellectuals, atheists, agnostics, people of non-Christian religions, Christians who are "not Christian enough"). I not only take the threat they pose to me and my fellow Nones (I consider you all "my people") seriously, I also take it personally. I have been warning people about the danger the Dominionists pose as much as I can for the past 10 years or so. As far as I am concerned, they are all traitors. I have even advocated for atheist/secular militias to be formed.
The threat they pose is real. We should all take it more seriously. There may come a time when we find ourselves in a situation much like the Jews did during World War II. Never say it cannot happen here. The Dominionists view themselves at war with the rest of us. We should look at it the same way too, because, that is actually what it is.
Work for peace, but at the same time prepare for war. You really do not want to be caught with your pants down. Remember, history has always shown what happens when people are not prepared to face an opposing hostile force, or are in a weak position in relation to them.
I want my people to be aware, be prepared, and defend themselves when it becomes necessary. Dominionists are not our friends. That is all that I am saying.
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."--Thomas Jefferson
