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Which takes us right back to my original question, why should we respect them if they won't respect us and our right not to believe their silly fairy tales? I do understand religion, I simply do not respect it or anyone who follows it. They have not earned my respect by acting in a rational, logical fashion. No one is entitled not to be offended, nor do they have to be respected. Their actions dictate how they are treated. Act badly, and I consider trying to force your beliefs on me through social pressure or force of law to be bad, then you will be treated accordingly.
I couldn't disagree more. Issues of conscience are no more a choice than race of sexual preference. It is disgusting to hear people talk about atheism as a "choice" to justify discrimination against atheists. Kinda reminds me of the people who call being gay a "choice."
Truly religious people do not "choose" their religion, and similarly those truly convinced by atheism do not "choose" to be convinced. They find it to be true, and cannot help themselves. It is the path their conscience leads them down. It must be respected.
Religion is very much a choice.
People changing religions, leaving or joining churches, changing from belief to disbelief??
Religion is equally as much a choice sexual preference.
Because they are compelled to do so because of their conscience. Hardly a choice at all.
You aren't born being directed by your conscience to worship God. You are taught over time and make a decision regarding what is taught to you. Hence, choice.
Sexual preference is inherent, it isn't taught. Hence, not a choice.
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Speak for yourself. I'm a teapot agnostic.
You wouldn't know, you're an agnostic.
No, I'm a Roman Catholic. I'm also a staunch teapot agnostic.
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