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[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

If you want to continue to use that term, fine. its just not PC and would piss off most muslims.

No, I'm not PC. I dislike that there's an attempt at moral equivalency.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

However, it seems you want to piss them off so keep showing your prejudice.

I have no respect for those groups.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

It just disturbs me because people with attitudes like yours is the reason so many people in eastern countries hate the US. You want the rest of the world to conform to your personal ideals instead of being respectful of cultural differences. Relationships between cultures will never improve unless both sides are willing to show eachother dignity.

They hated us before we even knew they hated us. There's a lot of hate built into most (not all) religious doctrine, that's part of how it expands.

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

That being said, i would be interested in your expanding on your first statement (bolded). Your point (in relation to this discussion) is not clear to me.

Religion (large groups) gets a pass because it's people's 'faith' and it should be respected. Why, then, do you supposed good people allow their designated group to do vile things?

Look at Western Europe and how religion is ebbing away in the face of education. It won't be long before society treats people of faith like slow children.

I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this topic, I know it's not popular with most people. So, thanks.