(July 17, 2015 at 8:41 am)robvalue Wrote: Sounds good to meYou're honest enough to admit it's based on emotions, I respect that. You have no duty to defend or debate deism here, so if someone keeps bothering you about it you can just ignore them.
It's the harm religion causes that I am against first and foremost, and it seems you agree with that.
I think street preachers are generally either disturbed individuals, or arrogant pricks. But I respect their freedom of speech, as long as they're not too loud or actively hassling people. If it progressed into hate speech/incitement then I'd draw the line.
Yeah, emotions really have no place on an evidence based debate/argument. Therefore I keep those emotions in check when arguing ( If I ever do argue, I tend to keep to myself most of the time).
Yes, I 100% agree the way certain denominations ( because I am sure not all denominations of Christians are crazy?) spread their belief is harmful to society. Christianity itself, I don't have much problem with, it's the people that use Christianity that makes it more bad than others.
"It's only as bad as it's user".
The bible itself seems to be filled with horror like stories, that I am unsure why Christians keep their faith knowing their bible has that kind of stuff written. I may never truly know there reason, but I respect them all the same ( as long as they are civil about it and not being mean by saying things like the video I posted in a previous post.).
"If it progressed into hate speech/incitement then I'd draw the line." Yep I 100% agree, there are better ways to "Get your message a crossed without using Fear mongering tactics.
Some people say: " Fearing god is the beginning of wisdom" Yeah I still don't get that at all, If I fear god, why would I attempt to go to him? ( If he's real mind you).
