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Atheists & Agnostics

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2. I respect them so long as they keep their beliefs to themselves

Tue Jul 21, 2015, 02:37 AM

Jul 2015

When they throw them out for public consumption they should expect contradiction which is no different than any other idea.

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"Respect my beliefs." [View all] AngryDem001 Jul 2015 OP

"I respect your right to believe any idiotic thing you wish to believe." n/t Binkie The Clown Jul 2015 #1

Yep. No respect for the actual belief. SusanCalvin Jul 2015 #12

I respect them so long as they keep their beliefs to themselves Major Nikon Jul 2015 #2

"No. Sue me." bvf Jul 2015 #3

No. Fuck off. And grow up. mr blur Jul 2015 #4

If your beliefs would have me punished eternally for being myself AlbertCat Jul 2015 #5

BULLSHIT! Just an excuse to hate. mountain grammy Jul 2015 #6

The religious seem to confuse respecting one's right to have beliefs deucemagnet Jul 2015 #7

Yes -- you said it well. Arugula Latte Jul 2015 #9

You are entitled to hold dumbass, nonsensical beliefs based Arugula Latte Jul 2015 #8

I can't explain or defend my beliefs edhopper Jul 2015 #10

Since I have never been very good Curmudgeoness Jul 2015 #11

As soon as you respect my rational thought. Duppers Jul 2015 #13

Two thoughts nil desperandum Jul 2015 #14

I'll think about it if you inspect them. LiberalAndProud Jul 2015 #15