If you can hate the sin, but not the sinner...

[cleanhippie]

[polmaven]

1. This believer agrees with you...

Where we could part ways, however might be if "you" begin to tear down my beliefs in a derogatory manner. I would also expect the same from myself to not tear down the thoughts of the non-believers.

We all should have the right to believe or not believe without being mocked or berated...agree? (I have the feeling you do.)

[cleanhippie]

2. Hard to argue with that.

[Moonwalk]

4. But wouldn't those who hate the sin...

...tear it down in a derogatory manner? I think if one is going to equate the two, then the believer has to agree not to respect that the sinner who doesn't see what they are doing as a sin has a right not to be mocked either. Can one respect the sinner's view of their sin?

[polmaven]

6. Ummm...yes...

That is what I said.

I expect that the best thing would be for both to respect the other and allow for "belief" or "sin" to be equally considered.

What I may find to be a sin may not be considered so by another. If nobody is being hurt, then I have no say in the matter, other than to opine that it may not be something I would do. The same for the non believer to, in my opinion, to respect that what I believe is my business, as long as it does not hurt another.

[Meshuga]

3. That is fair

...but some people are unable to see this clearly so they can't help it but take offense.

[rug]

5. Both are easier said than done.

Try it with republicans.

[ZombieHorde]

7. I don't hate republicans.

I don't hate anyone...yet.

[rug]

8. You know, me neither.

I just go to angry and stay there. But now that you mention it, I can't remember the last time i went over the edge to hate.

[ZombieHorde]

9. I get pissed too, especially if I haven't been sleeping well. nt

[The Magistrate]

10. Fair Enough, Sir

[2ndAmForComputers]

11. That one is a perfect reply to certain whiny, privileged-distress accusations of "bigotry."