Religion
In reply to the discussion: 10 Things I wish the Atheists at DU knew about Theists at DU (at least this one) [View all]Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)against the religious right. What I am saying is that I don't see enough speaking out against the fundamentalists here, and more importantly, out in the world. Even if the believers who are not fanatics are here on DU, this is not really the place where change will take place. That has to happen when they challenge the fundies in the real world---in the streets, in their churches, in discussions with others. It is very easy to say anything on an anonymous board. I see too many people who do not come out against religion in the public venues. They are either afraid to be labeled as anti-religion, even if they are believers, or they see no problem to be concerned with.
I may be making assumptions, but I have a basis for it. I do not see enough liberal Christians willing to take a stand against the right wing fundamentalists, with the exception of maybe the Westboro nuts. They either make excuses, they say that it is no big deal, or they agree with the stand of the religious extremists. Take as an example crosses or nativities on government property, and how many liberals think that this is ok and we are whiners.....I hear this all the time IRL. This is the reason that I suggest that they are allowing the religious right to flourish.