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Old 07-28-2008, 01:02 AM   #100
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Originally Posted by Burninator View Post
I do.

I don't think belief (or non-belief for that matter) is immune from criticism, challenge, disrespect, and ridicule. Belief is an idea, and should be treated the same as every other idea. It should be open for discussion. Because some people are sensitive about it or because it's important to people doesn't make it untouchable (rules of CP withstanding). I never heard a good reason for this. There is no such thing as the right to not be offended.
Showing disrespect or ridiculing an idea is a lot different than ridiculing a belief. There are people behind a belief.

I've been on other message boards where the subject of religon is banned. It always degenerates into disrespect and ridicule. People become offended and the insults start flying in both directions. If it weren't for the CP rules here i have no doubt it would happen here.
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