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10 years ago @ The Toast - Ayn Rand's If You ... · 0 replies · +5 points

So how about a version of the little red hen?

13 years ago @ Frontpage Magazine - Allen West "Democrats ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I don't think West is pointing out something racist about the Democratic Party. Rather he's pointing out a bigotry within the black community where one's 'blackness' is tied to their political and ideological beliefs. Being a black Republican is sort of like being a white Southern Democrat. You're seen as a traitor to your own 'kind.' Yeah it's racist, but saying that it's an issue with the Democratic Party is a bit of a stretch. It's an issue with the black community, or rather with those who claim to represent all blacks and speak as though the black community is single ideologically unified entity, rather than just a bunch of individuals who happen to share African ancestry.

13 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - Is The Godfather the g... · 0 replies · +1 points

I was going to say no, but then I was made an offer that I couldn't refuse, so I'm going with yes.

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - What is the most viole... · 0 replies · +1 points

The Girl Scouts.

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - Which actor was the be... · 0 replies · +1 points

I just agreed with Jared!!!

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - Does mainstream Islam ... · 0 replies · 0 points

Double talk ranting and self-righteous BS. Here let me ask you a question? Now because you've failed to answer the question that I just asked you in this same post, let me assume that you're avoiding the question because you're a bigot.

Also saying that that any in-group/out=group ideology will do, does not excuse the one in question (Islam) from atrocities that it commits. Whether it is merely a product of other factors that results in Islam being involved in violence and oppression more than other religions, or a results of the teachings of Islam itself, has no bearing on judging whether Islam is in fact involved in violence and oppression more than other religions.

The question was never, "Is Islam responsible for violence?" It's, "Does mainstream Islam endorse violence?" You are just moving the goal post, and then accusing me of ignoring evidence, when that evidence is unimportant to the question at hand. If you want to have a discussion about WHY Islam is so violent, we can have that discussion, but only after you've admitted THAT Islam is so violent. Or you know, you could just call me bigot again and go on a long winded rant.

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - Does mainstream Islam ... · 3 replies · +1 points

I pointed out the potential counter argument against myself regarding the correlation with undeveloped countries first. I stated that as a possibility, then you agreed. That does not change the fact that while the majority of Christians and Jews live in developed countries, the majority of Muslims live in undeveloped countries, so even if that is the primary driver of savage cruel expressions of religion, it does not change that mainstream Islam is savage and cruel.

I believe that you have a common bias in developed countries, where you find it socially acceptable to criticize Christianity (as the dominant religion in your society) but feel that criticism of other religions is a sign of bigotry. I am not 'biased'; I am making judgments, and judging all faiths and ideologies by the same standards. It is not my fault that, of all the world's religions, Islam is the violent and oppressive. And that I have the greatest disdain for it is a consequence of the evil it promotes, not some bigoted prejudice as you assert.

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - How strong is the will... · 6 replies · +3 points

I think people overestimate their survival instincts. I think it's fear of pain that motivates people more than fear of death.

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - Does mainstream Islam ... · 5 replies · +1 points

I'm bias in favor of Christianity? Did you see what I posted below? You are arguing in allegory, not refuting my claims, assuming bias on my part, and using that assumption as justification to call me a bigot. Shame on you.

14 years ago @ DEBATEitOUT.com - Does mainstream Islam ... · 7 replies · -1 points

Man SunTzu,

Now you're being dismissive of me? I am well aware of the detestable views of some self proclaimed Christians. I also know however that this topic asks about "Mainstream Islam." Mainstream Christianity does not endorse or support the horrible things (well outside of the Catholic church and the rape cover ups, but that's perhaps another topic) done by some Christians. The Christians attempt o divorce themselves from the events, claiming they couldn't be real Christians, blah, blah , blah.

Things like suicide bombings however are not something that most Muslims divorce themselves from, but that is encouraged not only in the holy text, but actively by the culture. Now you could make a point that this is simply the result of most Christians living in developed western nations, while most Muslims live in poorer countries. But regardless of the reason, it should first be admitted that Islam (in it's present form) promotes violence. If speaking the truth makes me a bigot, then so be it. I have no reverence to political correctness, merely the truth, regardless of who it offends.

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