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Originally Posted by peter12
I understand the increasing concern for secularism and rational social discussion. I really do and I support even the most belligerent atheist in that quest (even though I am not an atheist), however, I do think that you run the risk of alienating moderate secularists, including the religious.
Someone else made this point that moderates have a problem distancing themselves from the extremists, because at the end of the day they see themselves as part of the same family. But why? You will never come close to eradicating religion, why not gain allies instead of pushing them away?
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The only place Im beligerent<LOL> is here. Im passive otherwise LOL.
In regards to others...some will be alienated...ce la vie.