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Liberal Christians: Why is it bigoted for Christians to believe they’re part of the true religion
- Thread starter SinSaber
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No I don't
Oh right. You're still going after liberal Christians specifically.
I'm pretty sure they'd agree with me though.
No they aren't.
They are. Have you tried criticising Islam without someone calling you an Islamophobe, bigot or a racist? Try it on these fora.
I've never been called an Islamophobe, bigot, or racist for it. I tend to criticize beliefs instead of demonizing people though.
If the Christians in question are being intolerant, then the appellation is apt -- intolerance being the essence of bigotry. But I don't see conservative Christianity as necessarily intolerant.
I think you're painting whoever "you" is with an overly broad brush.
I think you're painting whoever "you" is with an overly broad brush.
It doesn't matter what you do. I have engaged in debates against Islam more times than I can count and I've been called everything under the sun. When I talk badly about Christianity it's silent. You haven't been here long enough.
@YmirGF
It does matter what I do. Now the broad brush has to become a bit finer.
Here? Maybe not on this website. I've been on the internet plenty though. This website is pretty tame compared to many other places.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
It is rather odd how some leftists will ridicule Christianity yet defend Islam even though both are guilty of the same offenses. Also I think it's lame when people try to conflate religion with race. When someone converts does it magically rewrite their genetic structure?
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
It's not common, but there have been a handful in the past here who would dismiss an valid criticism of Muslim beliefs and practices as "Islamophobia". I agree that a distinction should be made between scrutinizing a belief and attacking a person. The problem is that some feel that their beliefs should be above reproach and will take it personally regardless.
I've seen this, too. Even among liberals there's tribalism and those who don't apply principles evenly.
I think it may stem from the liberal tendency to rush to the defense of an underdog.
I'm afraid I'm not following. I can only conclude the OP is directed at me because it states, "you affirm them."
Sorry, but I don't recall ever affirming anyone. The only person I can presume to affirm is me.
I have and will continue to call anyone who claims theirs is the One True Religion™ a proselytizing bigot.
Oh I'm aware that there are people who do it and I disapprove of them. I've even countered them before. I just felt I needed to respond to the broad brush being inappropriately applied in this thread though. Someone seems to be obsessed with liberals lately.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
It's gotten me called an "Islamic apologist" a few times when I take a swipe and criticize all three.
I don't think so. A bigot is defined as a person who is intolerant of those who hold a different opinion.
Proselytizing maybe. I don't see how it makes them a bigot though. Bigotry implies intolerance, which isn't the case when someone just thinks they are right. I guess it depends on where they go from there when they encounter other beliefs. I'd need examples.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
Or "the enemy of my enemy is my friend", never minding the fact that your enemy's enemy is also guilty of the very same things that made your enemy your enemy in the first place.