I understand that people are curious about the beliefs of others, and have legitimate questions. I even understand that atheists might be curious about Christianity and other belief systems, and that people of faith might have questions about atheism.
What I don't get is how or why people seem to feel threatened by other people's beliefs? Would it harm the atheist if the Christian child sings "Jesus loves me" in school? Would it harm the Christian if Pagans got to put their religious symbol on their dead loved one's graves? Would it harm straight people if gay folks got the same property rights as straight people, or would gay people be harmed if they were made to keep their affection behind closed doors? How does a Muslim woman in her hajib hurt you, personally? Sure, these ideas may be strange to you, but so what? Unless someone actually has a sword at your throat or a gun to your head, how is their religion threatening you, personally?
I'm asking again, explain please?
2007-03-26
06:00:47
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