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In reply to the discussion: Should it be against the law, in the United States, to blaspheme or "insult a Deity"? [View all]NanceGreggs
(27,835 posts)... just for the sake of being so.
I didn't think that was too difficult a concept to grasp. Apparently for many here, offending others on the basis of their faith - or the mere fact that they have a faith - is somehow necessary. It serves no purpose, it has no goal, it accomplishes nothing.
I am quite appalled to see self-proclaimed "progressives" touting the idea that a lack of tolerance for the religious beliefs of others is not only acceptable, but should be encouraged.
Appalled - but not surprised. I wonder how many actual "progressives" are still posting here among the RW trolls claiming to be "progressives" - or even Democrats.
"No one has the right to be free from being offended." I've seen that talking point raised over and over - almost as if on cue.
Apparently "leave those who adhere to a religious faith should be free to do so without ridicule" is not an acceptable position to take on DU these days.
More's the pity. Tolerance of others' religious beliefs used to be something progressives took pride in - now it is something to be ridiculed - at least according to the alleged "progressives" who post on this site.