Shouldn't we be taking down the fundie nutcases?

[B. P. R. D.]

I realize the copy-cat thread syndrome takes over at times and causes repeated threads on one thing or another. Today, it's religion. I don't have any answers on how these issues we atheists and you christians have can be resolved, but I do know we shouldn't be wasting time fighting about it. The fundamentalists are trying to make this country into a theocracy, something all liberals in favor of separation of church and state should be trying to stop. Here are my suggestions:

Christians - Stop with the persecution complex. Your faith is not under attack, even if some mean old atheist takes a swipe at you once in a while. Realize most broad brush statements aren't directed towards you, but at the fundies. Focus your anger on the fundies who claim to be christian yet do not follow the words of JC. Spread the liberal message packaged in a religious context. Jim Wallis knows all about this.

Atheists - Sometimes it is tempting to say all christians of a particular sect follow an anti-this or that doctrine, but that isn't true. Each person believes differently, and liberal christians get pissed when they are viewed as a monolithic entity lock step with their church's offical positions. Individual parishes often are more liberal than the governing authorities. Yes, some people have thin skins and believe you are trying to insult them when you are not, so explain yourself whenever possible.

If we both have common values, then their is no reason we can't respect one another and work toward our shared goals.

[Oversea Visitor]

1. No dont attack

They will attack themself.
Just sit watch shows hey.

[etherealtruth]

4. I like to think of the Terri Schiavo fiasco ...

... the RIGHT WING fundie wackos pretty much disgusted ~80% of the population. They did more to draw attention to fundie insanity than anything "we" could have done.

[booley]

2. Amen and KIck

You would think we would have figured out the Cons strategy of "Divide and Conquer"

[Oversea Visitor]

3. Only need to smash

Head ... The Chimp poopie finger then all go in feeding frenzy free for all rats eat rats fight.
See who heh heh win heh heh

[dogday]

5. Tolerance is the word of the day

[undergroundpanther]

6. Be tolerant

but do NOT enable bullies with your"tolerance".

[dogday]

7. dupe+

[dogday]

8. Bullies Enabled Themselves

[NMMNG]

9. Well said

At times it does become all to easy to generalize and stereotype. All Christians are....All atheists..... As much as I loathe the practice I have to admit even I slip and do it occasionally :blush:

We need to remember where the real problems lie, and focus our efforts there, not fight amongst ourselves.