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onecaliberal

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13. Believe what you believe. Do NOT expect anyone to believe because you and others do.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022, 09:59 AM

Sep 2022

Why is it so hard for people to live and let live. Mind their own business. Today's troubles are enough.

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It never ceases to amaze me how an OP urging tolerance can be used as an [View all] Atticus Sep 2022 OP

I'm sure results will be much different this time EYESORE 9001 Sep 2022 #1

Tolerating intolerance is not a virtue unweird Sep 2022 #2

+1 lindysalsagal Sep 2022 #10

I will not tolerate religious beliefs - or any religion - that is based on oppressing others. NullTuples Sep 2022 #65

i had a thread asking for mopinko Sep 2022 #3

What about the religion of cannibalism? Yea or neigh? GreenWave Sep 2022 #4

Nudist Buddhist is fine Bettie Sep 2022 #12

Yes. I agree hlthe2b Sep 2022 #5

Yes, thank you. crickets Sep 2022 #36

I have no hatred towards the monarchy, but it should be abolished in the UK. Wednesdays Sep 2022 #66

thanks for proving my point. Honestly. Give it a rest for what is likely her last few days on earth hlthe2b Sep 2022 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author Magoo48 Sep 2022 #6

I thought your post yesterday came across as condescending toward anyone highplainsdem Sep 2022 #7

I simply have no idea how you consider that OP "condesdending". It was not directed to Atticus Sep 2022 #11

I have no idea how it could be read any other way FBaggins Sep 2022 #20

Well stated. Treefrog Sep 2022 #26

Please quote the specific language in the OP which you say "specifically told anyone who Atticus Sep 2022 #54

The post was addressed to "those who profess a religion" FBaggins Sep 2022 #62

The inconvenient truth about facts is they can be proven or verified. You are free to believe what Atticus Sep 2022 #74

Your post yesterday suggested you'd consider anyone with religious beliefs highplainsdem Sep 2022 #22

It did not suggest any such thing to anyone not looking for a reason to wear sack cloth and ashes. Atticus Sep 2022 #45

LOL!!! highplainsdem Sep 2022 #46

Yes. nt BlackSkimmer Sep 2022 #63

I thought so too. Treefrog Sep 2022 #18

+1 LAS14 Sep 2022 #70

Live and let live. Magoo48 Sep 2022 #8

Regrettably, that's too much to ask... Wrestlefire769 Sep 2022 #23

The "Republican religious revival" you describe not only whathehell Sep 2022 #68

Most people on that side aren't Christians... Wrestlefire769 Sep 2022 #78

It's part of... 2naSalit Sep 2022 #9

Believe what you believe. Do NOT expect anyone to believe because you and others do. onecaliberal Sep 2022 #13

Intolerance could come from being insecure in those beliefs. rubbersole Sep 2022 #24

I do not believe that is true in this case. Wrestlefire769 Sep 2022 #27

School board "protests" are based in intolerance of "others". rubbersole Sep 2022 #30

Well, ask yourself why you can't just be quiet about all the GOPer crap? Farmer-Rick Sep 2022 #67

"Intolerance betrays H2O Man Sep 2022 #34

Popper's Paradox Tommy Carcetti Sep 2022 #14

I love this! geardaddy Sep 2022 #25

Love this Docreed2003 Sep 2022 #31

I'm so keeping this one. momta Sep 2022 #43

One of my favorite memes to post in reply to intheflow Sep 2022 #73

I spoke up to support trans people being terrorized on social media IngridsLittleAngel Sep 2022 #15

Agree with any call for tolerance and the acceptance of differences Hortensis Sep 2022 #16

Well... Act_of_Reparation Sep 2022 #17

I think a lot of what happens in that regard... Wrestlefire769 Sep 2022 #19

That's why we have a religion forum. Iggo Sep 2022 #21

You yourself are urging others to accept your brliefs Kaleva Sep 2022 #28

Kind of Rebl2 Sep 2022 #44

The only way one can get religion pushed down their throat is if they allow it Kaleva Sep 2022 #49

I never disparage anyone's religion or belief. ananda Sep 2022 #29

I'm with you. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #32

There are posters here who identify as believers and I can't recall any of them proselytizing Mousetoescamper Sep 2022 #33

+1000 wnylib Sep 2022 #69

Absolutely. Thanks! nt LAS14 Sep 2022 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author The Mouth Sep 2022 #35

Anti-religious bigotry flourishes on this forum despite being disallowed in the TOS. Just A Box Of Rain Sep 2022 #37

I get it and thanks for this post. I am sorry I gave you a hard time yesterday. I didn't understand Demsrule86 Sep 2022 #38

My sincere thanks for that. nt Atticus Sep 2022 #61

It is deserved. I should not have had a knee jerk reaction to your post. Thanks for the reply. Demsrule86 Sep 2022 #64

there will always llashram Sep 2022 #39

I've noticed there are always folks who are itching for a fight! bif Sep 2022 #40

Atheists and agnostics need to be tolerant also FakeNoose Sep 2022 #41

I don't understand the criticism of your post from yesterday. whopis01 Sep 2022 #42

Beliefs and facts are only distinct things if your beliefs are not facts FBaggins Sep 2022 #51

I don't agree with your first statement. But I agree with your point. whopis01 Sep 2022 #59

You just described my ex-wife perfectly n/t Victor_c3 Sep 2022 #47

I have faith, not religion Marthe48 Sep 2022 #48

I love the way religion brings everyone together. n/t spike jones Sep 2022 #50

lol Celerity Sep 2022 #56

"Tolerance" is bullshit. Here's two examples: hunter Sep 2022 #52

Bravo inthewind21 Sep 2022 #57

It's the creepy stuff? Brainfodder Sep 2022 #53

Atticus - I get what you're trying for, and Yay, you! But... TygrBright Sep 2022 #55

+1000 LAS14 Sep 2022 #72

This Hekate Sep 2022 #58

Social media, even here, skews toward the negative. nolabear Sep 2022 #60

I have not found anyone pushing their religion on this board LiberalLovinLug Sep 2022 #76

Read the room? USA is going less religious. Brainfodder Sep 2022 #77

Locking JudyM Sep 2022 #79