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Originally Posted by peter12
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 goal isn't eradicating religion, as much as its moving to secularism with regards to politics. The eventual goal is nations to look more like Sweden and Denmark, not USA or Pakistan.
That has to occur gradually, and you talk about allies, well of course you can gain 'friends' in the movement from moderate religious people; but ultimately the battle is right now for awareness and trying to change the zeitgeist towards a real debate.
Right now in many parts of the world, atheism isn't even on the radar, and for those countries where they are; its helping those people who are in very religious families, communities, etc.. find some hope/support
Its consciousness raising and ultimately gaining the respect and becoming a force in world politics, debate, and having a seat at the table.