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Eudaimonist · 03-08-2002, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by Media-1:
You seem to be saying that the belief system of the majority must be some sort of threat to the values of those in the minority. There are instances in which that has been true, but in general, this is not the case. Historically, small minorities have successfully controlled, dominated, and oppressed sizable majorities on numerous occasions. I would fear a tremendously oppressive minority rule far more than a mildly heavy-handed majority rule.

Your point... is?

Do you get my point that it reasonable and understandable that atheists talk about Christians? This is a simple point. You won't be disproving Christianity if you agree with me.

Speaking of scary minorities, Christian minorities scare me too. Here's a link to a particularly scary individual.

<a href="http://www.baptistboard.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=32;t=000252" target="_blank">Restoring a Christian Republic</a>

Is reacting to the possibility of a oppressive minority rule by such Christians enough reason for atheists to discuss Christianity?

[ March 08, 2002: Message edited by: Eudaimonia ]

Media-1 · 03-08-2002, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by Hobbs:


"What if those believers constantly knocked on your door and tried to convince you that UFOs are real? What if neighbors and co-workers were suspicious of you because you don't believe in UFOs? What if family members rejected you because you reject the existence of UFOs? Might you be forced to have a bit more interest in the subject then?"

Truly a good point, but it works both ways. There are lots of Christians that feel as though the courts, public schools, and television are rubbish these days largely because of the influence of atheists. There are Christian zealots and there are atheist zealots too. I still think that theism is not the problem. Intolerant people are, and they can be theists or atheists.

Media-1

Echo · 03-08-2002, 08:39 PM

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Originally posted by Media-1:


I disagree. It shouldn't be surprising that creationists and ID'ers want to refute theories that they believe are in direct conflict with the bible. That is usually viewed by creationists as a necessary step in trying to convert non-Christians to Christianity.

Media-1

Wait a sec..you think it's perfectly understandable that creationists spend oodles of time - indeed an entire lifetime in some cases- arguing against something they believe is false...and yet you seem genuinely perplexed that an atheist might argue against something he thinks is false?

???????

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Bree · 03-08-2002, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by Rimstalker:

Is... there a point to this post?

Maybe I'm just itching to try out my new moderator status and actually get to MOVE a post somewhere, but personally I think this belongs in RRP.

<waves wand>

Off we go...

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