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Originally Posted by Air&Road
I really don't disagree with this.
I would, however, say that I don't make fun of your not being a believer. It doesn't seem fitting for you to make disparaging comments about those who DO believe. Many folks take their beliefs rather seriously.
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Ah, But Sir. When religious folk try to push their beliefs on others (in general), they ARE disagreeing with it to a point. What they seem to say is "It is for your own good that I am pushing my belief on you but when someone else does it, all hell should break loose". Imagine if a Buddhist or Taoist wanted to push their belief on Christians, what would they say? OTOH, when they find ways to push their beliefs on people of different faith or no faith, well, "It's all good".
I guess I am good with people making fun either way. Hell, I don't even mind the "Dumb Chink" jokes that some of my friends make.
Religion, among many things should NOT be in government. Religion is a private thing. No, I don't appreciate you making me comply for my own spiritual good. If you want to abstain from alcohol on Sunday, why is it you can't abstain without involving me via passing a law that says liquor is illegal on that day? If it is your OPINION that birth control or abortion is murder, why can't you abstain from that without making me believe in that too? Why the Blue Laws?