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In reply to the discussion: what is the most important aspect of the interaction between belivers and non believers [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)What I don't share with you is the belief that our shared beliefs give us the right to mock others, whose convictions are based on faith. Our difference in belief does not make us any better or any worse. How we deal with that belief and how we treat others is what defines us.
You believe that anti-theists like yourself should not have to tolerate those of us who do not judge others because of their beliefs. You believe that fellow atheists should not support those who are bullied by religion hating extremists. You believe that showing tolerance and compassion toward believers is apologizing for the sins committed over the ages by religious institutions and members of those institutions. You believe that bigotry toward believers is OK.
And when you get called out and challenged by fellow atheists, in your safe haven, you call for their expulsion. So where does that leave you? Marginalized.
In trying to marginalize others, you only succeed in marginalizing yourself more.
Life is not about beliefs, my friend, it's about attitude. It's about how you treat your fellow travelers.
I wish you well.
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