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In reply to the discussion: Please note: [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)48. You don't get to define the word.
Show me one reputable source that states that bigotry can not be applied to beliefs. In fact, show me one that states that it can't be applied even just to opinions.
Being judgmental and holding so firmly to one's own beliefs that you hold them out as truths is a perfect recipe for bigotry.
Tolerance is the key to eliminating it. People have different experiences. Not all religious people are intellectually dishonest. Not all religious people are engaging in cognitive dissonance. Not all religious people have been indoctrinated.
The same can be said for non-believers. To make blanket statements about people based on their beliefs or lack of beliefs could be considered prejudiced or bigoted.
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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