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In reply to the discussion: You Won’t Believe What These Muslims Are Protesting About [View all]sigmasix
(794 posts)89. agreed- moderation is the responsibility
The moderate members of a faith club ought to be working hard to aleviate the social illnesses caused by the radical fundies within their movement. I don't see much evidence of this endeavor on the part of American neo-Christian right wingers. That may very well be because there are no moderates within the neo-Christian right wing in America. There comes a time in the lives of many adults when they must choose between the single minded moral simplicity of childhood and the nuanced moral responsibilities of an adult. This is the main disability of the Teabagger mind set- they remain morally and emotionally immature by choice. Perhaps the maturity process threatens thier willfull ignorance and bigoted world view.
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I often disagree with the poster you are poking, but in this case so far he's ok, not sure why
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#10
I don't think McVeigh was religious at all. So if he was raised Christian...
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#52
But that's going after a source of the disagreement (if that's what you'd call it).
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#57
I hope their speaking out can help start a sweeping change within their religion
Marrah_G
Apr 2013
#15
When you look at women's inequality around the world, religion is most often the root cause.
FuzzyRabbit
Apr 2013
#40
For Fuck's Sake, "Anti-religious hatred and bigotry"? What ignorant bullshit!
MellowDem
Apr 2013
#36
I rec'd for the hopeful OP pic, but I'll kick for this excellent response too.
appal_jack
Apr 2013
#43
All religions are just excuses for the behavior of the religious toward others.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#74
It's these sorts of things that will help change people's hearts about Muslims.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2013
#50
That's a good first step. Good for them. Step number two would be Universal Human Rights.
idwiyo
Apr 2013
#53
I would also like that information and I invite the OP to PM that information to me.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2013
#67
What's "ridiculous" is the fact that you can't seem to figure out who wrote the title.
redqueen
Apr 2013
#76