Qin Shi Huangdi and Frank: Your dispute may be interesting, but it is off topic and deserves its own thread if you choose to pursue it.
It is a hijack that is no longer to be pursued in this thread.
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Well, BrainGlutton is on his usual tear. I’m out of here.
Qin, I’m sure we’ll meet again.
The military is for people who are willing to follow orders and fight, and leave to the civil government the question if whether it will “make a difference.” That’s the American Way and it always has been.
Don’t we all think that? 
Maybe I’m not quite out of here.
Honestly, I thought that the argument between Qin and I was very possibly the most related to the OP, wherein it was stated that the Democratic Party was anti-God, that we’ve had in this thread. Nevertheless, I accept your moderation.
Now, . . .
:dubious: And why not?!
:dubious: “They don’t want to be hearing about these people”?! Well, it’s far too late for that, as it should be, isn’t it?!
. . . Why would the president being sympathetic to LBGT rights endanger their lives?!
No, they’ve already pretty much done all the “snapping” they’re gonna do or have the numbers to support. And it ain’t much.
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Feel free to open a new thread quoting the point to which you wished to respond and then making your statement.
I think most of the main points have been responded to, and I don’t know if the OP is going to be pursuing this any further, but I was tempted to try to address a few of the main ones anyway.
WTF does that have to do with religion? Actually, considering how adamantly anti-science evangelicals are in many areas, I’d regard strong religious belief as something closer to the antithesis of education.
Rights aren’t “forced”, rights are inherent – the right to be free and to participate as equals in all the functions of society, regardless of race, religion (or lack thereof), or sexual orientation.
Seen that way by who? Who would make such a preposterous and unfounded allegation? Based on what evidence? Some of the greatest scientists who ever lived have been atheists. And some of the most devout evangelicals have been ignorant trash. Why don’t you forget those “friends” of yours and tell us what you believe.
Would you care to tell us what sorts of individuals constitute “filth” and “strange people”? I really would be interested to know.
There’s pretty good list in #150, and I suspect you’ll find many more among the 7500 mid- to senior-level professionals who are members of the Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals.
Maybe because so much of their base consists of ignorant, superstitious, bigoted assholes.
Dude, I don’t know what you are, though you seem anxious to preemptively deny being a lot of things. But let’s talk about your “friends” because they seem to be the ones making most of the statements here. If there is a God, and he has the attributes of wisdom and compassion that the Bible attributes to him, I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want your “friends” on his side. And I mean really, really, doesn’t want them on his side.
What I am trying to say, some members of The Democratic Party have been hostile to God. It is not something that is good for democracy. I am an a Republican. I have voted for both parties. I’m worried about the country. I’m worried about Christian churches. I am worried about Christian soldiers in the military being attacked or left behind in combat. I am not a 6 year old. I am very bright. I know a lot about American politics. I want an honorable and proud America here at home and abroad.
Objection.
Assumes facts not in evidence.
Knock it off.
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How is it bad for democracy?
First of all, the Christian God is neither an American citizen nor a resident of the USA. Therefore, he has no specific interest in our democracy. Assuming you’re a mainstream Christian, he gave you free will. There’s certainly nothing in the Old or New Testament about American politics.
Since God is not a part of our political system, hostility to God is also not a part of our political system. Hostility to God seems to me to be counterproductive: if you believe in God, being hostile to him is being in league with the Devil; if you don’t believe in God, being hostile to him is an utterly pointless waste of time and energy.
What does it mean to be hostile to god? Which members of the Democratic Party have been hostile to god? How have they done so?
What is the basis for any of these worries? What makes you think that Christian churches are in danger or that Christian soldiers in the military are being attacked or left behind in combat? And what does any of that have to do with the Democratic party?
What is your evidence that there is anyone—either in the Democratic party or not—who wants anything different?
Where the hell do you get that from? Can you cite a single case?
But are you really worried about the safety and stability of the USA or just your version of how to run the country?
Look at Atheism plus: is a term used to designate spaces, persons, and groups dedicated to promoting social justice and countering misogyny, racism, homo/bi/transphobia, ableism and other such bigotry inside and outside of the atheist community.
I think most Atheists agree with this to some degree at least, but, certainly not all of them. I had the idea that Atheism + was dedicated to economic equality as well.
The point is you can’t say they are immoral, only, they share different morals than you.
I wouldn’t assume otherwise. You are just, I think, like me, but on the other side of the issue. Your passion clouds your perspective.
Even if you do really really dislike godless people, well, they are here to stay, I am afraid.