Skeptic Bob
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In general no. There are, as always, exceptions.
Christians are socially discriminated against, Try being a younger Christian in today's generation. Everyone likes to dog and attack people who actually live out their faith. Evangelicals are a mocked and socially persecuted minority. One could argue the lawsuits where Christians were forced to cater to things against their beliefs (gay bakery/photo lawsuits) is also discrimination and intolerance.
You clearly refuse to see anything from another point of view. The law infringed upon their practice of faith, and as such the law and penalties discriminated against those who's religious beliefs said they shouldn't participate in a gay wedding.
Regardless though, evangelicals or Christians that actually stand for something Biblical are persecuted socially. I don't see how anyone could deny that. In the world of free love, rampant sexual immorality and other such things people who don't support that or partake in it are made fun of, rejected, and socially persecuted.
Are Christians killing themselves because of the stigma against their faith? Are Christians afraid of telling their parents they are Christians due to fear of being disowned and kicked out of their homes? Are Christians afraid of telling their employer's about their faith because they are afraid they will be fired? Are Christians afraid to display their faith openly due to fear of being physically attacked?
No? Okay then. Come back to me when you've got something of substance to complain about.
Well, yeah, of course. In one way or another we are all discriminated against. It is the nature of sharing our world with those that are differing.Do you think they are?
You clearly refuse to see anything from another point of view. The law infringed upon their practice of faith, and as such the law and penalties discriminated against those who's religious beliefs said they shouldn't participate in a gay wedding.
Regardless though, evangelicals or Christians that actually stand for something Biblical are persecuted socially. I don't see how anyone could deny that. In the world of free love, rampant sexual immorality and other such things people who don't support that or partake in it are made fun of, rejected, and socially persecuted.
Do you think they are?
Not only is your post wrong, but it's also offensive. We lost a family friend struggling with cancer who committed suicide not too long ago. He was a dear and kind Christian man who lost his battle and chose to end his life. Christians still commit suicide. In fact, I myself was suicidal in the past partially due to bullying and as someone unwilling to have sex with others I was made fun of for being a virgin by choice (not saying that was the sole issue behind it, but it contributed to self esteem issues). When Christians kill themselves or kids bullied for being a Christian it doesn't make headlines because the media's agenda isn't to push that.
You can't get elected unless you're Christian. You can very, very easily not be black and still get elected. Nice try though.
Next thing yanno a woman might be elected president!
No problem, but not that piece of **** Hillary Clinton.
Do you think they are?
Of course not. The problem is that some Christians think that not being allowed to discriminate against others is itself discrimination.
My answer to the question would be yes and no.
Many on the left hold bigoted attitudes towards Christians, and are quite capable of forming absolutely enormous double standards when it comes to them and any other religion. .
You do realize that "many on the left" are in fact christian. Predominately christian in fact. So does that really make sense?
Obviously. That's why I said "many on the left" and not "the left".
Are you capable of a different form of discrimination -- that of being able to discriminate between a blanket statement and one that isn't?
You do realize that "many on the left" are in fact christian. Predominately christian in fact. So does that really make sense?
"Many" is deliberately obtuse don't you think?
Define many.
Half?
More than half?
30%?
10%
Many implies a lot.
I don't think "many" on the left discriminate against christians because I think "many" on the left are in fact christian themselves. Which is what I said.
Perhaps you should clarify what "many" means if you don't want somebody to DEBATE/challenge what you said.