I suggest you go out in the real world and see what persecution looks like.
And, the OP's story isn't the real world, Sam? The world where theists are demanding a sign about atheism be taken down?
I suggest you go out in the real world and see what persecution looks like.
And, the OP's story isn't the real world, Sam? The world where theists are demanding a sign about atheism be taken down?
And, the OP's story isn't the real world, Sam? The world where theists are demanding a sign about atheism be taken down?
This is typical of her, Q. Instead of just saying she disagrees with you, she tries to will herself into the winning side of the argument. She uses tricks like this, which are completely transparent. She doesn't really think you need to learn what persecution is, because she knows damn well that persecution has many forms and is not simply the butt-end of a rifle breaking your jaw because you spoke out against the Dear Leader. So it's just another tactic employed by the mentally-weak to avoid actually having to defend their position.
It's the oldest trick, isn't it? She's trying to change the subject, as usual.
Will you put up a pro-Muslim sign in your front lawn (Q)? Just to show your solidarity with such free expression?
Why should I do that when I'm already forced to read the pro-theist signs and billboards that litter the landscape?
There are already pro-Islamic ads on NYC subways, for fuck sakes! Where are the angry mobs of atheists who want those taken down?
I could put up the figures for 20th century democide again, but its getting old.
solitary confinement and torture in Abu Ghraib and describe one year olds massacred by western soldiers as possible militants, while distributing hundreds of teddy bears for one woman kept in a prison for 11 days [and then released safe and sound, without any injur or harassment]
They are busy killing Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan
Then, they are free to put up those signs in Iraq and Afghanistan.
So, are you going to put up one for the Muslims in your front lawn? To show the theists how its done?
I wouldn't put up a sign supporting the Black Plague, why would I put up a sign supporting a cult plague?
You can lead a theist to reason, but you can't make her think.
When you get ready to put up a sign, you can earn the right to complain about someone else not putting up one. Right now, all you're doing is complaining that other people think like you.
You're right, I don't recall the theists comparing atheists to the plague.
*babble*
Surah 109:
Al-Kafiroon (The Disbelievers, Atheists)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
1. Say : O ye that reject Faith!
2. I worship not that which ye worship,
3. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
4. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship,
5. Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
6. To you be your Way, and to me mine.
Hmm lets see:
Aaarrghhhh you're right.
You're right, selecting an entire chapter named disbelievers or atheists is "cherry picking", copy pasting bits and pieces from other chapters which you don't even understand is research.