"I myself have ready the Koran (anti apoletics is rather a hobby of mine) and while there are many passages throughout leaving no doubt as to the validity of war angasint all who oppose Islam, I am found just as many preaching peace and understanding…"
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Islamophobia in Atheism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Travis Finell Apr 22. 14 Replies 0 Likes
So its been discussed at some other places I visit that many of The New Atheists have a serious and irrational hatred of Islam above and beyond other religions. Sam Harris is perhaps the strongest…Continue
Politics? Well Identity Politics Anyways
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kacie Tsao Sep 2, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I was having a discussion on a certain activist website and as part of a group of atheists commenting on the behavior of religious groups came into conflict with a conservative, not orthodox, jewish…Continue
Mafia
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Shafer-Skelton Dec 16, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone want to start a mafia thing? Is there a group or forum for that?Continue
Abortion and Child Abuse
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Nerd Jul 2, 2011. 47 Replies 0 Likes
I was having this discussion on feministing and i wondered what people here would think. The argument for allowing abortion is generally that up until at least a few months if not later but…Continue
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Greg replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"Harris may be a citizen of the U.S. but I think his house is much bigger. Besides, while xtianity may be a major PITA over here, it's not in most cases lethal. His comments on islam address a bigger problem. His comments regarding other…"
jay H replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"I think it's reasonable to say, whatever historic actions, or whatever is said in the holy books, in the present time, in the present world, the barbarism of even popular Islamic leaders is unmatched by any other major religion. The Pope and…"
Loren Miller replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"That the holy books of both christianity and islam are loaded with violence and over-the-top penalties for sins against their beliefs is a well-established fact. Both religions have modern-day expressions of such violence as well. …"
Susan Stanko replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"So, unless Sam Harris singlehandedly defeats Christianity in this county he isn't actually doing anything? You do know he has written stuff on it, right?"
Matthew Shafer-Skelton replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"I know that he hasn't because I live in America and see the influence of the jesus freaks on it."
Susan Stanko replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"Perhaps Harris would deign to deal with the mess in his own house first.
You are assuming he hasn't."
Debra Stevenson replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"I'd also say that the violence and prejudice in the Jewish and Christian texts whether mythical , legendary or real is not acceptable in our modern world. It was humans that created religions and incorporated their own prejudices and…"
Debra Stevenson replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"There have been Christians and Jews who have used their religious texts to justify carrying out certain actrocities but that has changed alot as society becomes more secular and let's them know that those actions are no longer acceptable.…"
Debra Stevenson replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"I wouldn't say Islam is 'inherently evil' any more than Christianity or Judaism. Humans created these religions and incorporated their likes, wants and prejudices as their own hatreds. It is how their followers treat their…"
Michael R replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"I should add the important caveat that recognising Islam's true nature, and how we treat Muslims in light of this knowledge, are two different things. The policy implications are a matter of personal opinion. At a minimum, I think we need to…"
Michael R replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"To equate Islam with other religions is, wait for it, "barking mad".
Let's start with a very basic difference between Muhammad, Jesus and the Buddha. I'm not aware of the latter two engaging in any violence, but the former:
The…"
Matthew Shafer-Skelton replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"The Koran is not any more violent and hateful than the Bible. And the crimes of Christian states are greater than those of Muslim ones. Perhaps Harris would deign to deal with the mess in his own house first. Most Muslims haven't read the whole…"
Greg replied to Matthew Shafer-Skelton's discussion Islamophobia in Atheism
"To be entirely fair...
http://www.samharris.org/site/full_text/response-to-controversy2/#views_on_islam
I've read some of Harris work and I agree with much of what he has to say. I will admit I'm not a scholar and have not read the Koran.…"
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Islamophobia in Atheism
So its been discussed at some other places I visit that many of The New Atheists have a serious and irrational hatred of Islam above and beyond other religions. Sam Harris is perhaps the strongest example.Given that Islam really had no effect on the lives of Harris and Dawkins as Christianity did, this seems the opposite of rational. Its not based on childhood trauma or even much personal experience.Why is it that many of the most prominent atheists have this issue and why hasn't there been any…See More
Matthew Shafer-Skelton replied to James M. Martin's discussion Dawkins Dismantles Mormonism & Says Romney Not Fit to Govern With "Barking Mad" Beliefs
"You are all haters! STL forever!"
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- At 10:20am on June 12, 2011,
Pansy said… i like your choice of words..... non- atheist..... i use that myself sometimes;
it seems to fit better than saying theist....... if i'm an A-theist, xians are NON-atheists........i love that......btw, you seem like a pretty intelligent, well spoken, young man :)
- At 6:07pm on June 11, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Matthew, and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism---a haven from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
"Well-founded common sense inevitably leads to wisdom and atheism."
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 480 discussion topics and 2700 members.
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- At 6:41pm on June 10, 2011,
Ken said… - Hello and welcome to the Nexus. We are certainly glad to have you join us.
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- At 12:12pm on June 10, 2011,
Brent Feeney said… - Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well - great to see another St. Louisan here at the Nexus!!
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