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Religion

Major Nikon

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43. You are missing the point

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Fri Aug 2, 2019, 08:12 AM

Aug 2019

Freedom of religion must include the freedom to disparage it. No idea should be exempt from criticism in a free society.

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Native Hawaiians Want To Halt A Massive Telescope Project. Here's Why [View all] edhopper Jul 2019 OP

The problem is that many religious arguments are provably wrong. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2019 #1

I agree. Religion (mythology) should typically yield to Science bitterross Jul 2019 #5

The hot spot responsible for Mauna Kea did "birth" all of Hawaii FBaggins Jul 2019 #2

That was a study citing a sample size of 78 Hawaiians. mahina Jul 2019 #6

I didn't reference a particular study. FBaggins Jul 2019 #10

There was only one and that is the one I linked for you. mahina Jul 2019 #12

There's only one? FBaggins Jul 2019 #14

If there was another survey that showed support in that range it would be in the mahina Jul 2019 #17

This I've got to hear FBaggins Jul 2019 #18

Didn't say anything about the DNC mahina Jul 2019 #19

The Democratic Party in Hawaii is part of the DNC FBaggins Jul 2019 #25

You completely misunderstand the scale of the problem. mahina Jul 2019 #26

Lol. I appreciate the entertainment. FBaggins Jul 2019 #27

It's Not Quite As Simple As That Me. Jul 2019 #3

More Me. Jul 2019 #4

Except this isn't the US government. n/t Igel Jul 2019 #7

To That I Would Have To Say That The US Presence Has Always been Felt In Hawaii Me. Jul 2019 #15

I agree there is more to it. edhopper Jul 2019 #9

Well THis May Not Be The Discussion You Intended Me. Jul 2019 #16

I don't mind edhopper Jul 2019 #21

Thanks, Me Hekate Jul 2019 #11

There's all sorts of differences Major Nikon Aug 2019 #40

Thank you. mahina Jul 2019 #20

Mahalo, Me, for your input Cha Jul 2019 #33

... Me. Jul 2019 #35

These things tend to be highly spun. Igel Jul 2019 #8

To be fair the money received would be split 80/20 mahina Jul 2019 #22

This might be something of a change of pace, but I kind of agree. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #46

I'm surprised but am supportive of the native rights...I thought that there were already ... SWBTATTReg Jul 2019 #13

Post #15 Me. Jul 2019 #23

There are many telescopes edhopper Jul 2019 #24

Probably don't want people with massive telescopes looking democratisphere Jul 2019 #28

That's Tahitian. mahina Jul 2019 #29

Hey! I needed grass skirt hula dancers and this is what boogle gave me. democratisphere Jul 2019 #30

Hey, no worse reasoning than some! mahina Jul 2019 #31

When I read stuff like this I tend to think about people PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #32

Ignorant? Me. Jul 2019 #34

Yeah, I know I'm extremely biased in favor of reality. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #36

Nice Try At Whataboutism Me. Jul 2019 #37

Nope. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #38

You're Stomping All Over Other's Beliefs Disrespectfully Me. Jul 2019 #39

If belief is free to promote itself... Major Nikon Aug 2019 #41

They Aren't Promoting Me. Aug 2019 #42

You are missing the point Major Nikon Aug 2019 #43

They Can Disparage It All They Want Me. Aug 2019 #44

That wasn't the point either Major Nikon Aug 2019 #45

That Was One Of My Points Me. Aug 2019 #47

I am Native American Major Nikon Aug 2019 #48

Of Course I'm Not In Favor Of Irredememably ChangIng Hawaii Me. Aug 2019 #50

You did make it clear as did I Major Nikon Aug 2019 #51

What? Me. Aug 2019 #52

On the one hand I am indifferent to 'sacredness'. AtheistCrusader Aug 2019 #49

Despite its small size, large parts of Hawaii are still relatively unspoiled Major Nikon Aug 2019 #53