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Certain people (Baldar) have suggested that I and the other atheists here are bigots. This is something I am actually worried about. I don't want to be a bigot, I don't consider myself one.
So, am I a bigot?
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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2007, 11:34:22 AM » |
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Certain people (Baldar) have suggested that I and the other atheists here are bigots. This is something I am actually worried about. I don't want to be a bigot, I don't consider myself one.
So, am I a bigot?
Some atheists are bigots, most atheists aren't bigots. Bigots are those who denigrate others without being able to extol their own virtues. Has a bigot ever recognized himself as being one? |
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2007, 11:38:02 AM » |
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Who voted "Who are you?"
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 11:40:50 AM » |
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Certain people (Baldar) have suggested that I and the other atheists here are bigots. This is something I am actually worried about. I don't want to be a bigot, I don't consider myself one.
So, am I a bigot?
Some atheists are bigots, most atheists aren't bigots. Bigots are those who denigrate others without being able to extol their own virtues. That's an odd definition. Has a bigot ever recognized himself as being one?
I actually thought of that as I was posting the thread. |
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2007, 11:47:34 AM » |
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Threads like this leave one open to severe criticism.
If this turns into a flame-fest it will be promptly Infernoed at worst, Lobby at best.
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2007, 11:55:00 AM » |
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Threads like this leave one open to severe criticism.
That's the idea. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2007, 12:07:50 PM » |
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A bigot is a prejudiced person who is intolerant of opinions, lifestyles, or identities differing from his or her own. mmmmmmmmm I wouldn't say that is completely you |
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2007, 05:36:30 AM » |
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I've read enough of your posts to know you are a religious bigot. On the bright side, at least you aren't as bad as Barney or D9. Also, we are all bigots in some way to some degree. /shrug. You asked.  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2007, 06:03:38 AM » |
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So, am I a bigot?
To a degree, yes. I base my response not on your religious conclusions, but that you have maintained a degree of intolerance despite not having worked past some odd ideas about religion. That said there are bigotries and then there are bigotries. I don't find you particularly strident or guilty of the chronically poor behaviour for which the board is becoming known. Beside which, I'm sure some of your best friends are theists. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2007, 10:39:16 AM » |
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I've read enough of your posts to know you are a religious bigot.
How did you come to that conclusion? |
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2007, 10:41:45 AM » |
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you have maintained a degree of intolerance despite not having worked past some odd ideas about religion.
What do you mean? |
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2007, 12:15:36 PM » |
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What do you mean?
In our conversations, you've exhibited a category error or special pleading in which physical evidence is demanded for demonstration of theological or non-materialistic ideas. Arguing an error isn't bigotry, but maintaining an enthusiasm for it may be. I don't have the sense that your sentiments toward religion are neutral. Am I wrong? |
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The Genius
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Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Patere legem, quam ipse tulisti.
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2007, 12:33:52 PM » |
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What do you mean?
In our conversations, you've exhibited a category error or special pleading in which physical evidence is demanded for demonstration of theological or non-materialistic ideas. Arguing an error isn't bigotry, but maintaining an enthusiasm for it may be. I don't see it as either. If no physical evidence exists how can we conclude that the object (God) exists? I don't have the sense that your sentiments toward religion are neutral. Am I wrong?
No. Are yours? |
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2007, 12:43:10 PM » |
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What do you mean?
In our conversations, you've exhibited a category error or special pleading in which physical evidence is demanded for demonstration of theological or non-materialistic ideas. Arguing an error isn't bigotry, but maintaining an enthusiasm for it may be. I don't see it as either. If no physical evidence exists how can we conclude that the object (God) exists? The same way you might conclude that materialism is a valid position, by thinking about it and constructing a position that explains it. Is this question beyond the scope of your thread? I don't have the sense that your sentiments toward religion are neutral. Am I wrong?
No. Are yours? Yes. A religious concept is neither categorically correct nor incorrect simply because it is religous. |
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The Genius
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Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2007, 12:48:30 PM » |
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What do you mean?
In our conversations, you've exhibited a category error or special pleading in which physical evidence is demanded for demonstration of theological or non-materialistic ideas. Arguing an error isn't bigotry, but maintaining an enthusiasm for it may be. I don't see it as either. If no physical evidence exists how can we conclude that the object (God) exists? The same way you might conclude that materialism is a valid position, by thinking about it and constructing a position that explains it. Is this question beyond the scope of your thread? Not at all. I don't have the sense that your sentiments toward religion are neutral. Am I wrong?
No. Are yours? Yes. A religious concept is neither categorically correct or incorrect simply because it is religous. I never said anything like that. It just happens that most religious concept lack any evidentiary support. |
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