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cbayer

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17. I'm not defending literalism here and agree with you.

Reply to edhopper (Reply #16)

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 05:19 PM

Aug 2013

The "Dear Dr. Laura" letter is one I frequently refer to when confronted with literalists. They've got their talking points, and you are right, you can't argue with people who believe they hold the truth.

But so do extremists of all stripes, whether they be religious, political or areligious.

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Should Men Thank God They Were Not Born Women? [View all] cbayer Aug 2013 OP

That's an obnoxious prayer... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #1

Or the women should say "Blessed are you Lord fasttense Aug 2013 #4

Lol! I like that. cbayer Aug 2013 #6

Considering the misogyny inherent in religion, they probably should if they believe any of it. cleanhippie Aug 2013 #2

it`s a throwback to ancient tribalism.. madrchsod Aug 2013 #9

I would disagree. It's just one of the components of control over others, especially women... cleanhippie Aug 2013 #11

Judaism is a religion that is just as sexist fasttense Aug 2013 #3

no wonder jesus got pissed off madrchsod Aug 2013 #5

We can hope. Kudos to the women that are challenging this. cbayer Aug 2013 #7

yeah that's why half of his 12 disciples were women. unblock Aug 2013 #8

heretic! madrchsod Aug 2013 #10

Using logic, reason or common humanity edhopper Aug 2013 #12

How do you define "god's dictate"? Do you think all religious people follow god's dictate cbayer Aug 2013 #13

Most religious people I know edhopper Aug 2013 #14

I fully agree with the distinction that you make. cbayer Aug 2013 #15

But people who read the Bible literally edhopper Aug 2013 #16

I'm not defending literalism here and agree with you. cbayer Aug 2013 #17

I know you weren't edhopper Aug 2013 #18

Only if you can keep a straight face. Giggling spoils the whole effect. n/t dimbear Aug 2013 #19

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