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In reply to the discussion: Greta Christina argues against ecumenicalism: Why Should Atheists Have to Show Respect For Religion? [View all]hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)197. It is more of a feeling than a criteria.
Last edited Fri Mar 27, 2015, 04:58 PM - Edit history (1)
Science tells us the Genesis is not real.
it is a feeling.
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Greta Christina argues against ecumenicalism: Why Should Atheists Have to Show Respect For Religion? [View all]
backscatter712
Mar 2015
OP
Why should anyone be expected to show respect towards something that they don't believe in?
AlbertCat
Mar 2015
#48
If not setting places on fire is where you are putting the respect bar, then I guess
cbayer
Mar 2015
#60
The main purpose of this article is to explore the differences between atheism and agnosticism,
AlbertCat
Mar 2015
#169
So you cannot give a single example of a "dogmatic fundamentalist atheist".
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#73
Asking for one example of your "Dogmatic fundamentalist atheist" is insulting?
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#78
Still waiting for an example of a dogmatic fundamentalist atheist. nt.
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#87
You have yet to provide a single example of your "dogmatic fundamentalist atheist".
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#131
I already know what these words mean. I'm an agnostic atheist. Also an anti-theist.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#49
If our views on the likelihood of the existence of any diety are the same
LiberalAndProud
Mar 2015
#68
I think the likelihood that there is a supernatural superpower, based on the available evidence,
LiberalAndProud
Mar 2015
#74
I just hope people leave their minds open to "good thoughts" where ever they can be found
SoLeftIAmRight
Mar 2015
#155
Of course; you think 'atheists are unable to reason', and you were banned for insulting them
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2015
#184
The religion group is for discussion of religion, not for the practise of it
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2015
#212
Since you object to 'soft atheist', perhaps you ought to read what you posted 9 times:
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2015
#221
"Ecumenicalism all too often leads to intolerance and hostility toward atheists". What a stretch.
pinto
Mar 2015
#22
Atheists and liberal/progressive people of faith should definitely push back against
cbayer
Mar 2015
#122
Do you think that the shit that gets thrown around here only goes in one direction?
cbayer
Mar 2015
#56
This is a great approach and I bet it has served you and the ones you have taken care of well.
cbayer
Mar 2015
#34
She's a self-described atheist activist and she wrote this over four years ago.
cbayer
Mar 2015
#111
atheist activist is anyone who is not reluctant to express atheist views in public. nt.
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#134
Wow, so something written "over four years ago" should be dismissed due to age?
Warren Stupidity
Mar 2015
#133
Really? Funny I know plenty of devout Christians wwho have disobedient children and their kids are
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#165
It means I base my faith on a mix of scripture, tradition, and what makes sense to me.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#191
I believe in the Incarnation, life, crucifixion, resurrection, and as ention of Jesus Christ.
hrmjustin
Mar 2015
#209
Respect to the substance of the idea, sure, but also potentially terrible communication,
Htom Sirveaux
Mar 2015
#195