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In reply to the discussion: Please note: [View all]MellowDem
(5,018 posts)46. Pre-judging a group is bigotry...
Judging a stated belief, and those who hold it, is not. There is no pre-judging going on. Whatever the words history, it includes prejudice today. Religions are, by definition stated beliefs, and those who label themselves with particular belief systems hold themselves out as such, usually very dishonestly though.
Culture is so vague a term I find it useless. But generally, I see it defined by a mix of things one can choose and things one cannot choose. Aspects of culture are definitely a choice in that definition.
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I do not agree that it is only stupid ignorant or insane people that do not "believe" in evolution.
rug
Jul 2013
#19
I don't understand how anybody can feel like something is child abuse and not
el_bryanto
Jul 2013
#16
The only difference I suppose is that I will explain what types of religious indoctrination
el_bryanto
Jul 2013
#26
As we've seen, few people let silly things like facts get in the way of a good Dawkins bashing.
trotsky
Jul 2013
#91
So you don't feel that protecting children from Child Abuse is a necessity? nt
el_bryanto
Jul 2013
#69
It's only a distraction because if you don't have the courage of your convictions. nt
el_bryanto
Jul 2013
#85
You're allowed to be a believer just so long as you are embarrassed or ashamed by it?
el_bryanto
Jul 2013
#23
The link I already posted to you in another thread and that you already saw...
MellowDem
Jul 2013
#66
Show me where those on this site have said that religious ideas can't be discussed or challenged.
cbayer
Jul 2013
#13
I really have no idea what you are saying. Have you found a corroborating definition yet?
cbayer
Jul 2013
#58
Not going there, muriel. This thing that goes on between the OP, rug and you is highly
cbayer
Jul 2013
#78
If you close your eyes to it, it's not surprising that you don't notice when it happens
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#84
You don't have to reply to it; but you wanted examples of DUers saying religion should be challenged
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2013
#87