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Those are fair points and I'd agree that outside criticism can contribute to a defensive mindset. However, even knowing that risk, I just can't abide by it. To me it's too important than no religion, culture or political system is sacrosanct.
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And I will defend your right to say your piece against people who might try to silence you if need be.
Assuming you're not just making a fool out of yourself. At that point I'll just quietly let myself out of the room. Or go for the popcorn. Because life if too short to defend every well-meaning idiot on the internet
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And I personally don't see another "minority" religion as something that's vulnerable. We're not going to criticize Islam to death here. Just like people haven't criticized Christianity to death.
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Pretty much agreed. This is why in this case I'm not that worried about the whole "who can talk" thing.
I do however think that people should make a much bigger effort to be accurate in their criticism. So much of what people write and say mixes up Islam and Islamism and fundamentalism and Jihadist terrorism to a point where it only creates more anger and frustration.