Some anti-Religion people argue on foolish bases like the below. I can't think of anything else to write in this initial paragraph, so I'm just going to start.
* statistics show that atheists are more likely to respect women's right to abortion. (this one is quoted verbatim.)
What I hear in this is "Your beliefs do not promote the practice of mine, therefore yours are wrong."
* Religion promotes violent action in its own name, like the crusades.
But if the crusaders are right, it may be worth fighting over. this too is outrageously circular.
* Religion jeporadizes the separation of church and state.
And so what if it does? Again, unless Religion is bad for other reasons, It should affect political affairs.
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* statistics show that atheists are more likely to respect women's right to abortion. (this one is quoted verbatim.)
What I hear in this is "Your beliefs do not promote the practice of mine, therefore yours are wrong."
* Religion promotes violent action in its own name, like the crusades.
But if the crusaders are right, it may be worth fighting over. this too is outrageously circular.
* Religion jeporadizes the separation of church and state.
And so what if it does? Again, unless Religion is bad for other reasons, It should affect political affairs.
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