tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740329519207588961.post3830206482595939774..comments2024-03-27T02:21:48.563-05:00Comments on Nola Anarcha: Sad, But Not Shocking: Gay-hating church plagiarizesNola Anarchahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990890845750136032noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740329519207588961.post-63488990831379330032012-06-01T16:05:08.046-05:002012-06-01T16:05:08.046-05:00Ahh but you see: the majority of people in New Orl...Ahh but you see: the majority of people in New Orleans would describe themselves as Christian. It does not help the cause of social justice to alienate yourselves from the actual community you are trying to change (even if they don't read this blog).<br /><br />Addressing civilization's religious indoctrination by the media, culture and government is quite a different beast from disparaging an entire group of people due to the faith they have chosen. One might address this "brainwashing" without the catcalling, but if both occur the latter will get all the attention.<br /><br />Inciting reaction is not the goal, rather it is just an expected side-effect from effecting change in society; something that should be anticipated and prepared for, but not explicitly sought. Why soak the contempt if you aren't even helping to move the cause forward for the greater population?<br /><br />I feel the debate between atheism and faith is a great distraction from the actual work that has to be done to change our society. One only has to look at the civil debate on the subject by jerks like Tony Blair and Hitchens (RIP, not) to realize what a great sideshow it all is - and how Atheism by itself is not the stepping stone towards peace, justice and equality.<br /><br />Finally, there are many activists doing great work in the anarchist and communist vein who practice Christianity or some other religious faith - your solidarity, open-mindedness and empathy would be greatly appreciated by them.<br /><br />Good day, and keep up the great work.Charlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740329519207588961.post-56379123095859536082012-06-01T00:06:29.038-05:002012-06-01T00:06:29.038-05:00When these other groups' doctrines are what...When these other groups' doctrines are what's being shoved down people's throats in my community & all over this continent, they'll become a priority. When these other groups' backwards worldviews are the worldviews shaping the laws in my community, I'll jump right on it. <br /><br />Until then, you can have 'em.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740329519207588961.post-75543550999104038292012-05-31T14:50:55.028-05:002012-05-31T14:50:55.028-05:00The same argument applies to Jews, Muslims, Tibeta...The same argument applies to Jews, Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists, primitivists and practitioners of alternative medicines. For internal consistency you will have to write about these groups in the same way you write about Christians . . . <br /><br />Raging on a religion is a bad tactic if you are trying to build a broad based movement. If that is not your goal, then you are just padding your moral CV; ultimately you are then just "preaching to the choir".Charlesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1740329519207588961.post-61221271805531897682012-05-31T01:36:02.104-05:002012-05-31T01:36:02.104-05:00Google is like gigging fish in a rain barrel. Poor...Google is like gigging fish in a rain barrel. Poor kids. Pitiful excuse for adults.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com