Religion
In reply to the discussion: I wish you wouldn't force your beliefs on me! [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)"The idea that atheism itself is preventing the enforcement of freedom from religion rights is obscene and 100% lacking in factual basis"
My point about "some atheists", and referring to their "stridency and puritanism and intolerance" matching that of the Falwells and Robertsons of this world, was not about ALL or ANY atheists, but some who float around here for the sole purpose of disrupting and insulting other members who do not subscribe to their purist views. Obviously, their intolerance comes from their own horrible experiences. They have suffered intolerance and bullying themselves and now they use the same techniques to support their equal and opposite views (Newton's 3rd Law). You don't need a university to peddle bigotry and intolerance.
Fortunately, we have no Falwells or Robertsons here on DU. Unfortunately, we do have a few of their equal and opposite creations. Try expressing any tolerance for liberal religious beliefs around here and you will face the inquisition, and if you don't recant , you will be locked out of the basement.