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152. I wonder how we can help steer those that want to steer AA away from

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Tue May 31, 2016, 12:30 PM

May 2016

religion to STFU?

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How can progressives help steer African Americans away from religion? [View all] FrodosPet May 2016 OP

WTF??? stone space May 2016 #1

OK, and your answer is? FrodosPet May 2016 #2

Racist patriarchal idiocy. Shame on you. bettyellen May 2016 #4

Shame on me for a lot of things. FrodosPet May 2016 #9

Sounds like you have bvf May 2016 #18

Everyone on Earth has personal challenges to address. FrodosPet May 2016 #26

Yours seem pretty specific. bvf May 2016 #34

Are the views of President of China, Xi, specific on religion? Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #156

Depends. bvf May 2016 #165

this ^^^ nt arely staircase May 2016 #128

Well put. :) Hortensis May 2016 #81

my response as well. redwitch May 2016 #132

Wow RandySF May 2016 #3

Please do jump in FrodosPet May 2016 #5

There's a huge difference RandySF May 2016 #8

This is a big reason I am not an anti-religious advocate FrodosPet May 2016 #16

Your life must really suck if this is your number one concern. dilby May 2016 #6

It's not #1, but it is top 5 FrodosPet May 2016 #12

Her belief is not hurting anyone. dilby May 2016 #14

That's why this was a question, not a statement FrodosPet May 2016 #20

+1000. Some people who'd be outraged Hortensis May 2016 #82

Beliefs are hurting others Albertoo May 2016 #44

Sorry, faith isn't free at all. cleanhippie May 2016 #137

Yeah shenmue May 2016 #59

What happened in Cincinnati? brush May 2016 #7

Yes, I am mystified, too. potone May 2016 #11

A small child got into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati zoo. FrodosPet May 2016 #13

Looks like a white child in the video with the murdered gorrilla. What does that . . . brush May 2016 #19

Nope. The child and mother are African American FrodosPet May 2016 #24

Good luck with that then. I would venture to say there are similar percentages . . . brush May 2016 #36

Most of the negative. deathrind May 2016 #155

The zoo keeps had to make a guick decision. Had the kid been killed or riversedge May 2016 #127

Both threads are an example of what happens Blue_Tires May 2016 #126

That settles it then. FrodosPet May 2016 #133

I'm just saying that with so few of us left here, Blue_Tires May 2016 #146

Dr. Johnny Fever said "booger" on air Bucky May 2016 #106

No, I have a LOT of sympathy for Ms Gregg FrodosPet May 2016 #116

To quote a line from "in the heat of the night" StarTrombone May 2016 #10

Can't you just go to a black church and demand that they do what you say? Dreamer Tatum May 2016 #15

BINGO! FrodosPet May 2016 #17

get off your high horse. nt. hopemountain May 2016 #69

Impossible. A quart of superglue bvf May 2016 #151

The Black Church has been a long time uniter for the African American people. oldandhappy May 2016 #21

Thank you FrodosPet May 2016 #25

Maybe it's just me but I've never been the type of person to try and convert people liberal_at_heart May 2016 #22

I don't know. How can we convince churchgoers like these to become atheists? Nye Bevan May 2016 #23

Michelle looks terrific in this picture. potone May 2016 #28

Obama is the first President.. TipTok May 2016 #122

Many people are born religious. It is in their genes. The problem is religion that has applegrove May 2016 #27

I will NEVER claim to have "THE ANSWER" on anything like that. FrodosPet May 2016 #30

Personally I think religions that command people to murder as many infidels as possible Nye Bevan May 2016 #31

Big Bang is the best theory science has. Manifestor_of_Light May 2016 #64

Big Bang does not explain how that tiny piece of dust came to exist. Or how that void around it came applegrove May 2016 #66

Read some real scientists. The theory holds up. Manifestor_of_Light May 2016 #75

But why was there a universe to begin with. Who or what put that void there? Fla Dem May 2016 #121

You trip yourself up with the 'why' bit... TipTok May 2016 #124

Absolutely wrong. No-one is "born religious". It is not "in their genes". mr blur May 2016 #80

Science says that some people have a genome that is attracted to religion. applegrove May 2016 #166

You sure you are not a troll and will be held up to religious a a as a false flag progressive applegrove May 2016 #29

Yes, I am sure of that FrodosPet May 2016 #35

WTF ????? JI7 May 2016 #32

"What a shock, Gorilla Killa Mom is a Jay-sus freak" FrodosPet May 2016 #39

So what? What is wrong with you to post this? yardwork May 2016 #87

Too many of us (sadly, including myself) look at being a Democrat (progressive, liberal)... FrodosPet May 2016 #102

So you did the same thing???!!!! yardwork May 2016 #136

WHOA NELLY!!! bravenak May 2016 #33

The horrible treatment of Ms Gregg is real FrodosPet May 2016 #37

How is this helpful? bravenak May 2016 #38

By hopefully getting some people to examine their hypocrisy FrodosPet May 2016 #40

Good luck with this! bravenak May 2016 #42

Thank you. Growing as a moral human being is a process FrodosPet May 2016 #52

This thread is about the best swan dive into an empty pool I've ever seen Scootaloo May 2016 #41

Everybody needs a hobby FrodosPet May 2016 #47

Well, everyone should play to their strengths Scootaloo May 2016 #51

Are you really that clueless about the patronizing tone of your OP? SunSeeker May 2016 #43

I do see that FrodosPet May 2016 #45

Black and white works with clothing, has little to do with people. L. Coyote May 2016 #46

What the actual fuck? (nt) Recursion May 2016 #48

I am a critic of religion romanic May 2016 #49

I fear the OP steers people away from the real issues Albertoo May 2016 #50

I'm not African American but I'm guessing they don't need you to save them. EllieBC May 2016 #53

+1000 Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #56

It is, isn't it? FrodosPet May 2016 #57

Dear Frodo's Pet, did you perhaps forget to use a sarcasm symbol? raging moderate May 2016 #54

It WAS, by and large, sarcasm FrodosPet May 2016 #113

A suggestion: Ask, how can the left work to keep religion out of politics and government. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #55

A thread like that would die a quick death FrodosPet May 2016 #60

I certainly recognize the racism when it comes to my attention. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #61

A LOT of people in this world need to learn that skill. FrodosPet May 2016 #63

Not that long ago, whites "steered" AAs to Christianity 6chars May 2016 #58

We REALLY need to quit steering anybody anywhere FrodosPet May 2016 #62

Amen! 6chars May 2016 #65

this is none of your business hopemountain May 2016 #67

thank you for saying what I couldn't find the words to say myself rbrnmw May 2016 #70

Yes, I do know that this is DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND. FrodosPet May 2016 #73

you are falling into the same behavior of proselytizing hopemountain May 2016 #76

Really?? rbrnmw May 2016 #68

Nope. Not really. FrodosPet May 2016 #71

Next time just add a sarcasm tag bravenak May 2016 #72

Why would you want to? mahina May 2016 #74

This is not open for discussion. What grounds do you have for proclaiming mikehiggins May 2016 #77

Do you not see how patronizing and disgustingly paternalistic that sounds? WillowTree May 2016 #78

+ a brazillion milestogo May 2016 #123

Yes, the OP IS patronizing and disgustingly paternalistic FrodosPet May 2016 #135

Your attitude reeks of privilege. yardwork May 2016 #138

We shouldn't even try Warpy May 2016 #79

Progressives should direct their efforts toward eradicating racism, elitism .... etherealtruth May 2016 #83

This is all I can say is.. RogueTrooper May 2016 #84

Thanks for saying it. yardwork May 2016 #88

Thank you. Quayblue May 2016 #145

As progressives we should work to ban religion...from the US. ileus May 2016 #85

As progressives, we should work to ban bans not protecting freedom of religion. moriah May 2016 #98

Probably when African Americans are treated equally to everyone else... Stellar May 2016 #86

Are you fucking kidding me? yardwork May 2016 #89

Very good question malaise May 2016 #90

Why don't we let African Americans decide for themselves? Orrex May 2016 #91

Jury, you suck. moriah May 2016 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author laundry_queen May 2016 #93

Who the hell are you to judge a woman for thanking God for her child's life? moriah May 2016 #94

-I- am not the one judging her. FrodosPet May 2016 #120

So, one step about "being better" might not be the automatic assumption that faith is always bad. moriah May 2016 #147

Patiently explain the evils of religion to people while hanging around outside Crunchy Frog May 2016 #95

I believe you are being facetious to show how wrong people were to judge this mom for gollygee May 2016 #96

Thank you for recognizing that FrodosPet May 2016 #111

I am a "New Atheist" NastyRiffraff May 2016 #164

Fighting racism with racism probably isn't the best strategy. Act_of_Reparation May 2016 #97

Your post borders on being offensively patronizing. Odin2005 May 2016 #99

"borders on"?! WinkyDink May 2016 #104

So called "New Atheists" come in all sexes and colors Albertoo May 2016 #125

Is this a satirical OP about condescending white liberals? sufrommich May 2016 #100

Reading through all of the OPs comments, I think that is a fair assessment. onenote May 2016 #101

Yes, it is just that FrodosPet May 2016 #107

Do you have ANY CLUE as to how religion has aided American (and African slave) Blacks? WinkyDink May 2016 #103

I like to think that I am trying to find one FrodosPet May 2016 #108

What a fucking patronizing, racist, plantation-mentality question. Do you even listen to yourself? Bucky May 2016 #105

Well trolled Egnever May 2016 #109

Some further thoughts... RogueTrooper May 2016 #110

Lol La Lioness Priyanka May 2016 #112

"Benevolent bigotry" is no joke. FrodosPet May 2016 #119

Word fail me. greatauntoftriplets May 2016 #114

A Little Disappointing ProfessorGAC May 2016 #115

Considering how much over-the-top nonsense has been posted on DU lately, can't blame them. TwilightZone May 2016 #129

That's The Disappointing Part ProfessorGAC May 2016 #154

Oh I get the point. YOU seem to miss how offensive it is. yardwork May 2016 #140

The OP Wasn't Calling Out A Minority Group! ProfessorGAC May 2016 #153

"How can progressives help steer African Americans away from " LynneSin May 2016 #163

Knowing the mother's ethnicity and religion hasn't changed my opinion at all. yardwork May 2016 #167

... betsuni May 2016 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste May 2016 #118

more trashy shit from the berniebros. stonecutter357 May 2016 #130

Did you use and online new-age bullshit generator for your post? fleabiscuit May 2016 #131

Who the fuck do you think you are to be "steering" a block of people based on race? Lee-Lee May 2016 #134

"the most racist condescending post I've ever seen here" FrodosPet May 2016 #139

The White Man's burden is a heavy one. hack89 May 2016 #141

Please read the rest of my responses FrodosPet May 2016 #142

No, you are missing the point. We get what you're trying to do. yardwork May 2016 #148

What? TrappedInUtah May 2016 #143

It is VERY racist FrodosPet May 2016 #144

This would have 100 recs in GDP. nt LexVegas May 2016 #149

I do not believe I just read that. KamaAina May 2016 #150

I wonder how we can help steer those that want to steer AA away from still_one May 2016 #152

Everyone has to come to their senses in their own time. truebrit71 May 2016 #157

One of the most clueless posts of all time on DU. OregonBlue May 2016 #158

One of the most modest proposals I've ever read on DU (nt) TacoD May 2016 #159

What a bizarre, offensive and patronizing question! The Velveteen Ocelot May 2016 #160

Disgusting post Demsrule86 May 2016 #161

Really? Seriously! As a Christian I'm f*cking offended LynneSin May 2016 #162

I will defend your right to be Christian, Muslim, Jew, Wiccan etc. I reported this OP to moderators Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #168

Thank you! I was tempted to report it LynneSin May 2016 #169

Fuck your white man's burden bullshit. forjusticethunders May 2016 #170

LOCKING THREAD AS SOP VIOLATION LostOne4Ever May 2016 #171