Re: So Long Judge Moore, We'll Miss You

On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 05:09:23 GMT, Al Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Message ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in
alt.atheism;

>On 5 Nov 2003 12:11:23 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Malcolm
>Kirkpatrick) posted in alt.atheism:
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>>MK. I agree, I suppose. The difference is that I don't call people who
>>overstep "morons". Ususlly.
>
>But Moore *is* a moron.  He certainly can't claim ignorance of the law
>- without also admitting stupidity and grand larceny.

Stupidity and dishonesty I can see, but grand larceny?  

>>MK. I don't think atheism logically requires intolerance. I think many
>>atheists are arrogant, and believe that they are smarter than people
>>of faith.
>
>I think that's inherent when speaking of people who believe in an
>ancient magik sky daddy myth as if it were real.
>
>>The key to avoiding arrogance while cultivating a
>>specialization, be it auto mechanics, Central Asian History, or
>>intelligence generally, is to remember that other people have their
>>specializations, too.
>
>Specializing in being stupid isn't something commendable.
>
>>I probably agree with you
>>there, but I don't see monumental crosses or "under god" in the pledge
>>as the threat you'all seem to.
>
>This is a nation of laws.  Violation of those laws is inherently a
>threat to society.

Which many Christians consider it their "Holy Duty" to do so.
         

   
             Stoney
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