78% of USA identified as Christian in 2007. I am sure not all 78% are devout Christians just like not all Muslims in foreign countries are devout followers of Islam. it is very frustrating to have a conversation on here with some of you who won't agree even on an easy point like the USA is predominantly inhabited by Christians. You may disagree with the point I was trying to make based on the fact that the USA is predominantly Christian (which is fine and debate is fun), but take a step back every once in a while and not try to discredit every last thing because you feel like you have to win or something. I have changed opinions many times over the years and a lot of it is from reading stuff on this board. For example, I am pro gay marriage. That wouldn't be possible if I felt over my life I had to discredit every last comment from someone who I disagreed with on a topic.
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what would that figure be now?
Just read it, 2012 77% identfy, of those 35% attended services rarely or never, Which is roughly the same across the board with most faiths. Except Jews . twice that percentage rarely or never attend.
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bootleggers statement in part....
"And to further compare Christianity and Islam. The USA being a Christian nation allow Muslims to build mosques all over the place and practice their faith, while Christians in the middle east in Islamic countries are hoping they can pray in secret and not get beheaded that day. And of course I'm talking about radical Islamic leaders, but can we give some credit to Christians in the USA who actually practice religious freedom that the country was based on?"
The Constitution allows this. A secular document outlining how the govenment is allowed to function. Wonder how many devout "christians" are protesting and attempting to block the building of Mosques in the south and elsewhere? Houses of Worship designed for believers of that faith?
Christians are sprinkled all throughout the middle east. Given protection to practice their faith by most governments over there. Iran, Iraq(until we fucked THAT up) Syria....
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you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
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Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards.
Only good thing about such incidents is that it gives you an insight into those responsible and a fair idea of how to view any future contributions of theirs
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards.
Only good thing about such incidents is that it gives you an insight into those responsible and a fair idea of how to view any future contributions of theirs
Agreed.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Isn't buying into stereotypes about a certain race a perfect example of racism?
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Isn't buying into stereotypes about a certain race a perfect example of racism?
No. That's why it's called a stereotype. If I used the word "cliche" would it ring differently?
If I thought all Irishman were drunks that makes me a racist?
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Isn't buying into stereotypes about a certain race a perfect example of racism?
No. That's why it's called a stereotype. If I used the word "cliche" would it ring differently?
If I thought all Irishman were drunks that makes me a racist?
Cmon man...
Educate them...
No, Irishman is not a race, it would be xenophobic. If you thought all white people were drunks, that would be racist.
In social psychology, stereotype is the cognitive aspect, prejudice is the emotional reaction, and discrimination is the physical action. To me, at least, they are all 3 components of racism.
I don't think that you thinking all Irish are drunks or even all white people are drunks would be racist as such. It only becomes racist when because of your beliefs you then encourage prejudice against these people or even incite others to hatred.
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Isn't buying into stereotypes about a certain race a perfect example of racism?
No. That's why it's called a stereotype. If I used the word "cliche" would it ring differently?
If I thought all Irishman were drunks that makes me a racist?
Cmon man...
Educate them...
No, Irishman is not a race, it would be xenophobic. If you thought all white people were drunks, that would be racist.
In social psychology, stereotype is the cognitive aspect, prejudice is the emotional reaction, and discrimination is the physical action. To me, at least, they are all 3 components of racism.
I should have read your comment properly first, as I think you probably phrased it better than I! Your summary of the components of racism there seems pretty succinct and accurate
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Isn't buying into stereotypes about a certain race a perfect example of racism?
No. That's why it's called a stereotype. If I used the word "cliche" would it ring differently?
If I thought all Irishman were drunks that makes me a racist?
Cmon man...
Educate them...
No, Irishman is not a race, it would be xenophobic. If you thought all white people were drunks, that would be racist.
In social psychology, stereotype is the cognitive aspect, prejudice is the emotional reaction, and discrimination is the physical action. To me, at least, they are all 3 components of racism.
Really disappointed at the racist comments in the thread on Islam, resulting in it being closed for review.
Same. That was actually the most racist shit I've ever seen on the boards (or, actually was it xenophobic, technically? Or no... is there a technical term for being hateful towards a specific religious group? .... I guess we can just call it bigotry )
I think it is racist. I think Islam is half scapegoat, the other half is racism toward what a Trump supporter would call a sandn***er, raghead, towelhead or some such nonsense. You hear those all the time in rural areas down here...true colors. It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
I didn't see that Islam thread as being "racist". More of buying into stereotypes.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
Isn't buying into stereotypes about a certain race a perfect example of racism?
No. That's why it's called a stereotype. If I used the word "cliche" would it ring differently?
If I thought all Irishman were drunks that makes me a racist?
Cmon man...
Educate them...
No, Irishman is not a race, it would be xenophobic. If you thought all white people were drunks, that would be racist.
In social psychology, stereotype is the cognitive aspect, prejudice is the emotional reaction, and discrimination is the physical action. To me, at least, they are all 3 components of racism.
Another word for racist is exnephobe, no? Or is that a synonym? I forget. I thought they went hand in hand most of the time.
Neither of the two bombers here in Boston were Arabs. Both were Muslims. I do think there is an element of racism in play, maybe even a large element, but it certainly isn't just racism.
Neither of the two bombers here in Boston were Arabs. Both were Muslims. I do think there is an element of racism in play, maybe even a large element, but it certainly isn't just racism.
Yeah, I think it's a testament to how dumb they are. To some people, anyone who looks different is suspect. They see brown people, they don't make distinctions. But, yeah, racism is only a part, and not the whole.
If you discriminate against a Muslim that is being a bigot not a racist. Muslim is not a race.
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78% of USA identified as Christian in 2007. I am sure not all 78% are devout Christians just like not all Muslims in foreign countries are devout followers of Islam. it is very frustrating to have a conversation on here with some of you who won't agree even on an easy point like the USA is predominantly inhabited by Christians. You may disagree with the point I was trying to make based on the fact that the USA is predominantly Christian (which is fine and debate is fun), but take a step back every once in a while and not try to discredit every last thing because you feel like you have to win or something. I have changed opinions many times over the years and a lot of it is from reading stuff on this board. For example, I am pro gay marriage. That wouldn't be possible if I felt over my life I had to discredit every last comment from someone who I disagreed with on a topic.
Just read it, 2012 77% identfy, of those 35% attended services rarely or never, Which is roughly the same across the board with most faiths. Except Jews . twice that percentage rarely or never attend.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
"And to further compare Christianity and Islam. The USA being a Christian nation allow Muslims to build mosques all over the place and practice their faith, while Christians in the middle east in Islamic countries are hoping they can pray in secret and not get beheaded that day. And of course I'm talking about radical Islamic leaders, but can we give some credit to Christians in the USA who actually practice religious freedom that the country was based on?"
The Constitution allows this. A secular document outlining how the govenment is allowed to function. Wonder how many devout "christians" are protesting and attempting to block the building of Mosques in the south and elsewhere? Houses of Worship designed for believers of that faith?
Christians are sprinkled all throughout the middle east. Given protection to practice their faith by most governments over there. Iran, Iraq(until we fucked THAT up) Syria....
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/nov/11/faisal-mohammad-uc-merced-stabber-printed-out-isis/
Anyone else hear about this?
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
It really tries my patience, and I am sad to see it here in such an enlightened forum.
Educate. If you try forcing something down someone's throat they'll choke...
If I thought all Irishman were drunks that makes me a racist?
Cmon man...
Educate them...
If you thought all white people were drunks, that would be racist.
In social psychology, stereotype is the cognitive aspect, prejudice is the emotional reaction, and discrimination is the physical action.
To me, at least, they are all 3 components of racism.
Maybe I'm being too generous though...
Anyways I didn't see it as "racist".
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
But, yeah, racism is only a part, and not the whole.
I had associated/worked with Muslims from the Middle East and not from anywhere else so that was my mistake.
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13 Wrigley Field
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