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14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'Hoodies and Heels' pa... · 0 replies · +1 points

And the sad part is you are probably right. D:

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'In most African-Ameri... · 1 reply · +1 points

But telling a non-muslim that their fundamental right of freedom of expression should be taken away or limited because of a muslim's belief is ludicrous. And I can't see how any rational person can't understand that.

No one is saying that a non-Muslim person CAN'T draw a picture of Muhammad, only that its highly disrespectful to Muslims to do so.

Since the US is a free country, folks can spend their energy pissing Muslims off by drawing pics of Muhammad to their heart's content (which indicates to me said individual probably has a very unexciting life and needs to create drama). I just don't want to hear their whining about "freedom of speech" when they start getting death threats from the likes of Al Qaeda.

Would you go around calling people out of their names for no reason? Probably not. So why draw a depiction of one's religious symbol if it evokes the same sort of emotions?

Some religions think drinking is wrong. Fine - don't drink. But it is perfectly legal to drink (if you are of age) and if I choose to partake am I being "disrespectful" to those whose religion finds it offensive?

Apples and oranges. We're not talking about what one does in their personal life.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'In most African-Ameri... · 0 replies · +1 points

I read way too many blogs, dude...Cos of this, I think all humans are crazy.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'In most African-Ameri... · 2 replies · +1 points

We probably don't read many of the same blogs, cos I've seen a ton of irrelevant religious-bashing in quite a few sites, even if they did do something beneficial.

Also- I never said that the topic on hand is hateful to religious people. In fact, I actually agree with your assessment. It's pretty moot to bring up the extremism of atheists in a post where people are trying to community. But I was just answering your question on why the extremism of atheists is always mentioned.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'In most African-Ameri... · 3 replies · +1 points

Um did you just compare organized religion to drug dealing? I hope not? O.O

My point is that you don't have to like or follow religion, but it shouldn't be ridiculed or disrespected. Is it so hard not to draw an image of the Prophet Muhammad if it is disrespectful to Islam (the fight I was referencing to, btw). Apparently to some Atheists it is because it violates their "free speech". There's a difference between not believing in God and coming off like an obnoxious jackass.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'In most African-Ameri... · 0 replies · +1 points

I grew up Agnostic, and most of my extended family just don't care about religion enough to make an issue of it, so I really don't have the same experience with religion as other black folks have. Considering all the internal and external strife I've seen others deal with cos of religion (especially our LGBTQ and sisters), I am very grateful for my upbringing. Life is stressful enough even without the fear of going to hell.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - 'In most African-Ameri... · 9 replies · +2 points

I think it's mostly because Atheists can be just as mean-spirited and hypocritical as the fundamentalists they *claim* to be against.

Now I'm as Agnostic as it gets. My mom is Agnostic and left the church as a teenager, so I never stepped foot in a church until I was 11. As an adult, I am indifferent to religion for the most part and would rather slum around on Sundays. But I've gotten into it with some Atheist people over their lack of respect for people's religion. I've also been called out of my name and yelled at for saying I'd pray for someone who was dying (whom I didn't know was an Atheist).

Now I've had some pretty negative encounters with religious extremists, but not as many as I've had with radical Atheists.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - Suzy Rottencrotch got ... · 0 replies · +1 points

See, I was about to make breakfast when I saw this and now...UGH BYTCH UGH! THANKS FOR RUINING MY APPETITE!

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - Scientist discover tha... · 0 replies · +2 points

True...I came across those types as well on websites and GOD I HATED THEM!!!! I had to put a disclaimer as well noting that I was only looking for single people.

But from what I recalled, the research was composed of subjects who just stated an attraction to both men and women. A lot of non-monosexuals (particularly women) don't identify as bi due to the stigma, and will opt for other labels such as "queer" or will go the "no labels" route (which is what I do). And yeah...they tend to be monogamous-minded. It's unfortunate though that the loudest, most obnoxious bi folk are the married ones looking for a plaything.

14 years ago @ O Hell Nawl - A wretch... - Scientist discover tha... · 0 replies · +1 points

In my life experiences, most of the cheaters I've known have been straight men,

Funny thing is most of the (out) bi dudes are up front about their anti-monogamy, so their mates never had to worry about cheating, per se.

but if I met a straight guy who really caught my interest (was my type) and didn't have a reputation as anti-monogamous, I'd date him.

And I feel you on this- I am sure if I met a bi guy who met all of my qualifications, I'd go for it. But as it stands, lol...

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