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Which, of course, is absolutely ridiculous. The opposite is true, in fact. You don't see atheists condemning believers to an eternity of torture just because they believe something different, do you?
Which, of course, is absolutely ridiculous. The opposite is true, in fact. You don't see atheists condemning believers to an eternity of torture just because they believe something different, do you?
Given that we are a representational democracy, that would indeed be true. America is ruled by the people of America. Ergo, Americans are political.
Seriously. A non-believer claiming (quite accurately) that Christianity in America is extremely politicized would be called a hater. Because, it's hateful to point out the obvious. Right?
I maintain that atheist's image would significantly improve if a certain subset of them were more tolerant.
You seriously suck at logic.
I'm only referencing the Christianity currently present in America.Is Christianity - All of Christianity, not just any political movement within it - a political movement?
Certainly, Christianity is a litmus test for the presidency. When was the last time we elected (or even remotely considered) a non-Christian?
You may not want to think of Christianity as political, but let me ask you...
Why are most anti-abortion voters Catholic and/or Evangelical?
Why did religious congregations mobilize their membership against gay marriage and/or fund attack ads making all sorts of ridiculous claims about gays?
In my opinion, the best thing we could do is revoke the tax exempt status for all religious organizations and let them freely embrace the fact that they are money-making entertainment-providing political action committees.
I maintain that Christians would be tolerated more if they were less political.
Oh really? You have yet to identify the logical fallacy that I've supposedly committed. I think I will take your opinion under advisement.
I'm only referencing the Christianity currently present in America.
Although, Uganda is a close second.
Can you imagine a Muslim trying to get elected POTUS? Do we have any politicians in the US that have successfully run for office who are Muslim?
The fact that you think Christianity is political doesn't make you a hater, it makes you suck at logic.
The fact that you think that Christianity can be compared to fascism or even Nazism with some degree of accuracy makes you a hater.
You saying that I suck at logic doesn't prove anything or add much to the discussion. It's really more of a personal attack.
Actually, it means I've studied history.
Christians waterboarding suspected heretics:
Christians burning "witches":
Search Malleus Maleficarum and learn about how the Holy Catholic Church conducted purges and torture of witches, heretics, and Jews.
Just because it didn't happen in the last 50 years does not mean it didn't happen. Members of the Christian faith have killed MILLIONS in the name of their faith.
Members of the Christian faith have killed MILLIONS in the name of their faith.
Lol you think that law is actually enforced? Be glad it isn't or half of the churches in the Bible belt would have the feds on their asses.It is hard to be political when by law a non profit church can not endorse or give opinions on elections.
Then maybe you should stop sucking at logic.
Okay, and this happens with every religion, including atheism.
And yet, do modern American Christians believe in torturing non-believers, or burning witches? (If you say "yes" I give up.)
So have most groups if you go back far enough. Your point in this?
The comparison to Nazism is not as much heinous and hateful as it is accurate and historically correct.
It's doctrine makes it far more inclined to violence and authoritarian rule than, say Buddhism or secularism. That is fact that you could learn for yourself if you actually studied religions instead of dropping your little "well other people do bad stuff too" card and pretending you have a point.So have most groups if you go back far enough. Your point in this?
But overall it's more accurate than saying that about secularism or the Enlightenment. Read the Bible.Depends on which Christians and what part of the world.
It's doctrine makes it far more inclined to violence and authoritarian rule than, say Buddhism or secularism. That is fact that you could learn for yourself if you actually studied religions instead of dropping your little "well other people do bad stuff too" card and pretending you have a point.
The comparison to Nazism is not as much heinous and hateful as it is accurate and historically correct.
Read the fuggin Bible!Please, point to where said doctrine is canonized in the church.
Some do. Either way, there's a difference between attacking all members of the Christian religion, and attacking the religion's doctrine itself.Yep, you've convinced me now. Christians do currently seek to exterminate undesirable people. They gas them in ovens, by the thousands. They're just like Nazis. Why have I never noticed?
The comparison to Nazism is not as much heinous and hateful as it is accurate and historically correct.
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