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In reply to the discussion: So I went over to Reverend Barber's website [View all]Pope George Ringo II
(1,896 posts)This is simply trying to find common ground with them alongside their religion. If they can overcome their religion enough to do something moral, then I can work with that. But at no point am I interested in putting a fig leaf over the failings of their religion.
As an analogy, let's imagine a politician who shares many of my political leanings, but is not a Democrat. Let's just pretend there is such a creature without inventing a name for him. If this imaginary politician really shared our values, I'd be okay with him joining us. But I'm damned if I'm going to become an independent just to work with him when there's a perfectly viable political party already doing far more work, with a far more impressive legacy, and a brighter future.
Similarly, why work with a religious startup subgroup when there's a superior alternative in place? I don't mind inviting them aboard, but limiting things to working within the confines of their imaginary friend is hardly productive.