So what kind of bigotry does the RCC embolden?

[Goblinmonger]

I have it on good authority, that we have Bill Maher to blame for Pam Geller. Which seems kind of silly and illogical to me, but who am I to argue with greater minds?

So, if that is the case, who is the RCC emboldening? I have already concluded that we can thank the RCC and their anti-gay bigotry for the Westboro Baptist Church. Any other "mainstream" religions emboldening others? This could be fun.

[trotsky]

1. Jeebus where do you start?

Thanks, RCC, for emboldening Bill Donohue, Pat Buchanan, Rick Santorum, Jeb Bush, and so on and so on.

For emboldening homophobes around the globe, including places that want to execute homosexuals.

For emboldening the opponents of reproductive choice.

For emboldening the opponents of gender equality.

[Goblinmonger]

2. I know, right. This is awesome.

Who knew you could just link one to another like that?

[trotsky]

4. Well you can't, unless it's a dreaded New Atheist.

Then they're to blame for everything from Islamophobia to hangnails.

[mountain grammy]

3. and the list goes on and on and on...

Good post!

[Goblinmonger]

10. Pretty much the main reason I post

is for those that are reading and don't contribute. I know there is zero chance that the minds of anyone of them will be changed. But that isn't necessarily true for the casual reader. And even their minds won't likely be changed, but at least they know that there is someone out there like them (I remember that reaction reading DU for the first time). Plus sometimes bullshit that is passed as reality just needs to be pointed out for the bullshit it is. And then I get to post fun pictures like the mic drop and the dog attacking the sprinkler.

[deucemagnet]

14. Given the 90:9:1 rule, I'd wager you reach more people that you reckon.

90: 9: 1 rule.

[trotsky]

11. LOL is it a tag-team if neither one can muster a modest threat?

I'm on fakeignore with one, and passive-aggressive ignore with the other. I almost feel guilty shooting at those fish in a barrel. But it's worth warning others what their game is, and exposing their agenda.

Yeah, anyone with the financial independence to live on a boat in the tropics and take multi-month holidays in Europe has more privilege than 99% of DU. You'd think you would refrain from lecturing others about what's wrong with them, but hey, there's privilege for ya.

[deucemagnet]

5. Let's not forget how the RCC emboldens those who believe in demonic posssession,

often with tragic results.

[AlbertCat]

6. Hmmmmmm....

Is setting up a situation making it easier for pedophiles to do their thing "emboldening"? I don't know.

But you got a man (or woman), cut off from regular society, with automatic authority, and assumed moral superiority, mentoring children and holding the guilt card for many ordinary but confusing puberty issues.

I don't think I'd say the church condones such behavior at all. But it does seem to sometimes be more concerned with its reputation than its flock.

[AlbertCat]

7. I don't think I'd say the church condones such behavior at all.

Thought I'd better repeat that for people who get hysterical and seem unable to read and comprehend.


Here it is again

I don't think I'd say the church condones such behavior at all.

in bold!

I don't think I'd say the church condones such behavior at all.

In italics!

I don't think I'd say the church condones such behavior at all. [/v]

[beam me up scottie]

15. They enable and protect pedophiles.

If you consider that "condoning" their behaviour then I'll say it.

[PeaceNikki]

8. Definitely. They embolden, aid, abed, defend, and cover up pedophilia.

[mr blur]

12. Reminds me of the Lenny Bruce bit,

where a guy has completely ruined his life gambling and when asked what started him down the path to ruin, he said something like, "Well, I started playing Bingo at the Catholic church."

[beam me up scottie]

13. It emboldens homophobes here, too. They'll say almost anything to defend the RCC from its critics.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1218&pid=123723

112. And this has what to do with the RCC?

Why would any couple want to marry in a church that doesn't accept them? Makes no sense.
You really look for extreme situations to provide fodder for your hatred of religion. How about if I wanted to marry my bicycle, or my hamster and some church opposed performing the ceremony, would you be there, fighting for my rights?

I'm sorry, but religious rights and gay rights are not the same thing. I support both. Seems like you only support one. I know many gay couples, some who married in church and some at town hall and some couldn't care less about the institution of marriage.

I think your views are self centered. You want the world to adapt to your values, like the vegan who wants everyone to quit eating meat. What a boring world that would be.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1218&pid=124676

176. Really? And how exactly did I do that?

You seem to confuse marriage and sexuality. The first is about a ceremonial binding of two entities. The second is about sex.
Who are you to tell me I cannot marry my dog, or my brother, or my mother, or my fucking bicycle, if I so wish. You don't get to decide these things. Sorry to disappoint you.

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1218&pid=124679

177. No, I am not equating it with anything.

We should all have the right to marry whomever or whatever, provided it is consensual and conducted of sound mind.
Do you have a problem with sisters marrying each other? I don't. How about other family members? Do you draw lines and, if so, why?

My point, as I'm sure you are already aware, was about seeking approval from the RCC or any other church, to get married. That approval comes from within one's own conscience. Official approval comes from the state. Fuck the church and fuck those who want to paint me as an enemy of equal rights. Fuck the bigots and bullies and nasty hate mongering anti-theists. Fuck all fascists.


Happy Easter!

Equating hatred of the homophobic, misogynistic institutions with bigotry while comparing same sex marriage to marrying family members, animals and inanimate objects.

I don't think we're the ones with a bigotry problem.