re: #4 Obdicut

Why overlook the fact that fundamentalist Christianity has resulted in actual laws— like the terrible one in Oklahoma that mandates women who have been raped and are seeking an abortion, be raped again?

A law that mandates rape? I think you’re using more than a little hyperbole, as a law that mandated the commission of a felony actually wouldn’t stand, nor would any lawmaker seriously consider this. I would submit there are those on the far opposite end of the discussion that would try to make others believe that is the case, but it’s a stretch of too much for any thinking person to believe, unless you’re under the another set of fundamentalists, those of the Islamic faith, who’s culture does make women a lesser person in the eyes of the law, and that of property of men. Rhetorical question: Just which fundamentalists are you really afraid of an why? Certainly the discussion on the allowance for abortion under some circumstances still goes on, and yes, that law is one to be worked on.

BTW, you mention one law. How many others?

How can you overlook the Texas schoolbooks fiasco?

To ask for balanced views? Just because there is a group who doesn’t want it in in school books doesn’t mean it’s a “fiasco.” Once more, it sure doesn’t look like there will be mass praying in schools, forcing of people to accept Jesus or be stoned, is there? Maybe I missed that. Still strawmen. OTOH, if you have links as to how this has actually forced school aged children to convert, please post it.

How can you overlook the denial of AGW, which is in large part inspired by fundamentalist Christianity?

Do you have a scientific survey pointing at this, or is this your perception? Link, please….and a few people saying it doesn’t make it lead by the Christians. There are still the scientists who signed the paperwork saying that “consensus” didn’t sway them. Thankfully, many scientists are still working this issue.

I hope you’re not living in fear of being forced to become a fundamentalist, because I’d suspect that’s not the case. If you are approached by those sharing their faith, try telling them “No thank you.” It may actually reduce your anxiety levels and they will respect your request and leave you alone.