First Amendment Right

[RedskinRat]

We all know that not all religions are treated equally.

I saw this an 'Hmmmm'ed

Dutch catholic church accused of castrating boys

But, yeah, what about all the good the church does?

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

We all know that not all religions are treated equally.

I saw this an 'Hmmmm'ed

Dutch catholic church accused of castrating boys

But, yeah, what about all the good the church does?

Isnt this a major part of the reason you started this thread? Sure i know youre an atheist and all, but isnt atheism just as much an ideology as Christianity or Islamism? So why is it that that its okay to offend one and not the other. Sure its a pretty shitty situation that people actually want to offend people who are believers, non-believers, or believe differently, but we should all have the right to voice our opinion even if it is offensive.

The whole problem is that different ideologies are being able to behave differently. And worst of all its because of positive reinforcement of bad and irrational behavior.

What does the horrible acts of the Dutch Catholic church have to do with people having the right to offend Muslims or Christians?

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Isnt this a major part of the reason you started this thread?

No.

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Sure i know youre an atheist and all, but isnt atheism just as much an ideology as Christianity or Islamism?

No, Atheism is the disbelief of the existence of a god. It's only an ideology to theists who are desperate for a position to argue from.

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

So why is it that that its okay to offend one and not the other.

All religious positions are open to the same level of doubt and ridicule to me.

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Sure its a pretty shitty situation that people actually want to offend people who are believers, non-believers, or believe differently, but we should all have the right to voice our opinion even if it is offensive.

Um.....

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

The whole problem is that different ideologies are being able to behave differently. And worst of all its because of positive reinforcement of bad and irrational behavior.

Er.........

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

What does the horrible acts of the Dutch Catholic church have to do with people having the right to offend Muslims or Christians?

I was substantiating your post with another anti-catholic media article, I rarely see anything anti-islam unless it's CLEARLY STATED that these were 'mis-understanders' or 'a small minority'.

Do you think that religion or belief should be off limits to ridicule or scrutiny?