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RE: Debating religion why being unisulting
March 26, 2012 at 5:56 am
Jehovah is an Italian/ Roman god yes??
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RE: Debating religion why being unisulting
March 26, 2012 at 6:20 am
(This post was last modified: March 26, 2012 at 6:50 am by NoMoreFaith.)
The point is;
Criticizing or pointing out logical flaws in their religion, is seen to be offensive in the first place. If religion is placed on a pedestal to be protected, then the discussion is perceived by those that believe to be insulting.
All religious debate is insulting, either to the intelligence or by implication of challenging something that represents someones deep private conviction of truth. The only thing up for debate is how insulting you want to get.
Frankly, I say, in for a penny.. in for a pound. If you're going to be insulted anyway, I might as well use the whole of my vocabulary.
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RE: Debating religion why being unisulting
March 26, 2012 at 8:42 am
thanks for the advice, also same but with a sane moderate Muslim.
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RE: Debating religion why being unisulting
March 26, 2012 at 8:44 am
(This post was last modified: March 26, 2012 at 8:44 am by Faith No More.)
To many(not all of course) merely debating the existence of their god is insulting. The thought of no god is also insulting. If you debate religion, you are most likely going to step on some toes.
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RE: Debating religion why being unisulting
March 26, 2012 at 8:47 am
(March 26, 2012 at 8:44 am)Faith No More Wrote: To many(not all of course) merely debating the existence of their god is insulting. The thought of no god is also insulting. If you debate religion, you are most likely going to step on some toes.
well is something they need to hear.
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Know more about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you' - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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