Atheist group at odds with ethnic festivals

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49. I don't know what that has to do with tolerance. Maybe you'd care to explain.

I have had that discussion with him and it was a discussion of opinion. An opinion I do not agree with, but I understand the logic behind it. You really should try to get beyond your own prejudice. I know it's hard when friends say things, based on their faith, that seem so absurd, but there is no productive conversation if it is peppered with ridicule from either side.

What do you think of someone who claims "The only way forward is secularism"? Do you think that person is tolerant and inclusive, or rigid and exclusive. To my ear, it sounds no better than someone saying "The only way is through Jesus." Charles and I both believe that the only way forward is by being inclusive and being open to people of all faiths and beliefs, or lack thereof. We share a disdain for extremism and bigotry.