re: #46 Occasional Reader

And this atheist is also quick to add that, per the observation about being judged by behavior that comes at the end of the video, it’s equally important that an atheist reciprocate with respect and decency to those people who have religious beliefs, but who don’t try to bully or browbeat.

Hang on a second. I have always been a big believer in judging by behavior.

But if someone initiates a conversation about jelly-coated spaceships from the 12th dimension, I am under no obligation to show any respect to those beliefs. In fact, I am obligated to point out the logical inconsistency of those beliefs as long as they choose to discuss them with me.

As a skeptic, I don’t walk up and start talking to someone about their irrational belief system. If they want to believe in three-headed parrots with carrot-shaped feet, that’s their business.

Exactly how the 12-dimensional parrots can open jars of jelly with the carrot feet… now THAT’S a discussion I would probably enjoy.