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]cbayer
(146,218 posts)There are times when there is disagreement about things like religious monuments on public land and, IIRC, those disagreements have to do with whether the monument is solely religious or has some other meanings that put it in a different category. The 9/11 memorial comes to mind. But I have never seen an outright statement from anyone here that purely religious monuments are a-ok on public land. In fact, I see just the opposite and I see it frequently. If it happens as often as you propose, it really shouldn't be hard to fine.
Most of the time I see you stand on your own principles, but when you post things today about how cowardly liberal believers are, it doesn't look very principled at all. I understand that you feel much more comfortable posting in a place where no one challenges your patently unsubstantiated views about religious people on this site, but I think you are worth challenging and when you do participate here, I am generally glad to see it.
I'm in a clique that only sees one side as wrong and the other as always right? Oh, the irony. Maybe you are the one who should take a long break if that is what you think would resolve that problem.
Atheists aren't treated badly here. There are some individuals who love to mix it up and they give at least as good as they get. That they are atheists is irrelevant and they represent no one but themselves. I realize that you have found something to identify with. That can be a very good thing, but you are not a victim here. In fact, you and your clique are clearly in the majority, as has been recently shown.
It is not my intent to do damage where you are concerned. My wish would be for you to be more open minded and see that there is a potential for building bridges instead of setting fires. I am not your enemy and if you experience our interchange as a lecture, I would suggest that that is your issue, not mine.