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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
I think the question falls apart based on his agnostic w/ atheist leanings stance. Given his belief system, how can ANY religion be legitimate?
I think he needs to reword the question rather than define that term.
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I'm not sure if you were referring to me, but you are correct. I personally don't see any religion as legitimate or superior to another. They are all the same to me. What I wanted to explore though is that clearly some religions are viewed by society as a whole as more acceptable, or more tolerable...but why? Age? Popularity?
From my agnostic/athiestic stance they all look alike to me, but it seems that there is definitely a hierarchy that has been established which defines which religions are "legitimate" or not. The point where you draw the line and why is an interesting discussion I think, especially when you are granting special rights or status.