Holiday message: Atheists dub Jesus a 'myth' on Times Square billboard

[GiaGiovanni]

211. Someone who is not a theist (an atheist or agnostic) would also be lacking in objectivity

I don't know who could rightly be considered "objective" on this kind of thing.

Also, I don't believe it is necessary to be "objective" to have an opinion. After all, the stronger one's opinion on a thing, the more opportunity there is for bias. People will react to things in the way they will. What matters is how people talk across the divide. If one is thoughtful and respectful, using terms like "misses the mark" instead of "sucks like a motherfucker," then a conversation can occur. If one acknowledges the complexity of the issue and respects one's interlocutor instead of yelling, "stupid" and "it's over your head" then one can talk across the divide.

So far, the "avowed and outspoken Theist" has been thoughtful and respectful, while the non-Theist side has responded with ad hominem attacks and emotional jabs. That says a lot.