(November 17, 2021 at 4:50 pm)vulcanlogician Wrote: Most of us here have serious issues with conservative theists and fundies. I know I do.
But what about the more rational and/or liberal theists? What's your opinion of their beliefs? I'm personally thinking of Quakers, Biologos Christians, and (in particular) a Jewish pantheist I've been following on YouTube. Not familiar with liberal Muslims (unless you count Rumi) but I'm sure they're out there.
I personally don't mind liberal theists so much... though I may disagree on finer points. The evangelicals and fundies I tend to think are dangerous... willing (and sometimes able) to use their beliefs to enact evil. Liberal theists not so much.
I know liberal theist is a vague term. Sorry about that. But I'd still like to hear people's opinions on the subject.
I guess it comes down to the extent such people try to interfere in the lives of others.
Our Present PM is a happy clapper and a bit of a dolt. A few years ago we had a chronic catholic. He resisted some changes because of his religious beliefs. Same sex marriage for one.
I have not seen any evidence which supports the idea that say atheist secular humanists are morally superior to 'average' believers.
