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LiberalLovinLug

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47. I think deep down many are envious of those that reject the strict code of conduct
Sun Jul 16, 2023, 02:13 PM
Jul 2023

that comes with adherence to one of the fundamentalist religions.

So they either "sin" anyways, behind closed doors.

Or they internalize the frustration and lash out even stronger

Not fair I can only like this once... MiHale Jul 2023 #1
If religion prohibits the practitioner, wouldn't that mean a certain "Christian" baker... Progressive Lawyer Jul 2023 #38
Thought food... MiHale Jul 2023 #40
No, it means the practitioner is prohibited from marrying the same sex. The cake is irrelevant. Marcuse Jul 2023 #46
So if someone interprets, rightly or wrongly, their religion prohibits servicing certain people... Progressive Lawyer Jul 2023 #48
you are of course correct stopdiggin Jul 2023 #50
My judgmental opinion is no, it does not. Marcuse Jul 2023 #51
Do you mean the hypothetical, imaginary client who would never ask a bigot in the first place? icymist Jul 2023 #55
The prohibition is strictly on a personal basis, for actions that only impact Celerity Jul 2023 #64
I'm comfortable with that mike_c Jul 2023 #53
No. And here's how I get to that. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2023 #54
Such a good point Lemonwurst Jul 2023 #57
would that were true stopdiggin Jul 2023 #2
It is true in America. That A1 is so frequently broken doesn't make it false, just broken. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2023 #23
repeating - would be nice if it was true stopdiggin Jul 2023 #41
That simple malaise Jul 2023 #3
Hear, hear!!! MayReasonRule Jul 2023 #4
Down goes Frazuh! GreenWave Jul 2023 #5
freedom of religion also implies freedom FROM religion Takket Jul 2023 #6
Without freedom from religion, there is no freedom of religion...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2023 #10
The problem is, many forms of Christianity don't play freedom of religion. paleotn Jul 2023 #11
Kind of like Islamic states SouthernDem4ever Jul 2023 #13
There isn't much difference. paleotn Jul 2023 #18
And if you look at all the religions that have popped up in the last 200 years SouthernDem4ever Jul 2023 #21
That's why SCOTUS is supposed to "have our back" on that issue Takket Jul 2023 #15
Pandora's box is wide open. Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #27
That's the line I've heard from the most truly devout. n/t Emrys Jul 2023 #7
Except for the fact that they're mandated to make the world evilgelical. paleotn Jul 2023 #8
When Jesus told his followers to spread his words throughout the lands, spike jones Jul 2023 #14
So much for being omniscient. paleotn Jul 2023 #20
Cato approves not fooled Jul 2023 #30
A historical 'Jesus' never told followers that. pandr32 Jul 2023 #31
Well Said Pandr32! MayReasonRule Jul 2023 #37
Thank you and a happy Sunday to you as well! pandr32 Jul 2023 #42
YES. Thank you very much for this post. Silver Gaia Jul 2023 #52
You are most welcome. pandr32 Jul 2023 #56
Written by the patriarchy to ensure mnhtnbb Jul 2023 #16
"They" who? ShazzieB Jul 2023 #26
"Religion is just mind control." -- George Carlin anciano Jul 2023 #9
+1 2naSalit Jul 2023 #17
Right on! Hugin Jul 2023 #12
religion markie Jul 2023 #19
oh wow.. i want this on a sticker BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #22
I believe the issue is whether religion gives someone the right to refuse to serve you as a customer Martin68 Jul 2023 #24
It Does Not, Sir, Not Justly The Magistrate Jul 2023 #36
You seem have read a great deal in my post that was not there. You completely mischaracterized both Martin68 Jul 2023 #44
Not Arguing With You, Sir The Magistrate Jul 2023 #59
that is one (fairly tiny) corner of the culture wars stopdiggin Jul 2023 #43
I agree it is but one corner of a larger debate. I don't think religion should be used as an excuse Martin68 Jul 2023 #45
and I didn't see that in the OP posting stopdiggin Jul 2023 #49
So true The Jungle 1 Jul 2023 #25
Totally agree republianmushroom Jul 2023 #28
Hey you! It's my religion not yours... Layzeebeaver Jul 2023 #29
See: Freedom Caucus Sessuch Jul 2023 #32
Freedom of religion... For some more than others. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #33
The point is rule by God's chosen. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #34
growing up my school lunch NEVER had meat on friday dembotoz Jul 2023 #35
Fish sticks alternating every other week with... 3catwoman3 Jul 2023 #58
Blue laws still persist to this day Major Nikon Jul 2023 #63
When they yell for "freedom", they seem a bit confused about freedom from whom or what. Trust_Reality Jul 2023 #39
I think deep down many are envious of those that reject the strict code of conduct LiberalLovinLug Jul 2023 #47
if gawd is real, why does he require governments to force adherance? lindysalsagal Jul 2023 #60
I've never met a religious person... Effete Snob Jul 2023 #62
True, that. lindysalsagal Jul 2023 #65
It Seems Like The Arguments Take The Eye Off The Ball DallasNE Jul 2023 #61
Thank you for this comment. n/t ChazII Jul 2023 #66
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