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But attacking people on the basis of their faith (which is not a protected status at all) is a perfectly logical and reasonable way to engage in public discours
by saas_co_de 8y ago
But attacking people on the basis of their faith (which is not a protected status at all) is a perfectly logical and reasonable way to engage in public discourse.
- slededit 8y agoReligion is one of the earliest protected classes. So early its enshrined directly in the constitution.
- s73v3r_ 8y agoI'm not attacking anyone. I'm calling out that faith based arguments are not made from a place of logic and reason.
- dahdum 8y agoFaith is like a blueprint, codifying rules in an effort to maintain a stable society. Some of these rules, IMHO, are absurd, but many you'd come to the same conclusion without faith as with it.
- s73v3r_ 8y agoBut again, to claim that "The Bible said so" is a logical argument is absurd on it's face. Yet, that's what you see many conservatives leaning on
- dahdum 8y agoYes, it's a bit of a mental shortcut that doesn't advance the argument much. They mostly agree with their understanding of the Bible, so extend the benefit of the doubt to issues they don't yet understand. Similar to supporting a policy because your favorite politician supports it. Every time I've dug into some divisive issue I see core rational arguments on both sides along with these faith based cop outs or short sighted emotional appeals.