re: #171 laZardo

It’s not just the internet. As I mentioned, I practically lived among these kinds of people. Televangelists advertising on all forms of media, mass as a kid hearing priests condemn contraceptive users to hell, etc. Politicians ran on their endorsements and their “flock” block (lol rhyme) came out to ensure their seats.

That’s “religion” I grew up with, and seeing as how there are quite a few disturbing similarities between this behavior and the behavior of the ultra-religious in other countries (from ultra-Christian governors to the Ayatollahs) I really do not see a reason to accept otherwise.

I do understand where your experience has informed your opinion, but what Obdi and I are saying is; there is a larger base of religious than what you have experienced. Fundamentalists need to have their asses kicked, and I really enjoy doing that, but I know quite a few religious people who are not fundies who do not need their asses kicked.