Reply #277: I don't think thats a problem [View All]

[madison2000]

This is a political discussion board where most of us have strong but similar political views. It is expected that people treat each others political views with respect and it is enforced.

In today's political environment, religion plays a role because the right has dragged it in. That means that it is impossible to isolate relgion from politics in a discussion board. However, it does not seem to be expected that people treat Christians with respect. I have not seen Christians dis-respecting atheists or anyone else- if they are, they shouldn't be. My father and brother are atheists and I respect them completely, so its not something I would do.

But I see the opposite all the time. And its not just a difference of opinion- its outright derision and hostility. Its coming from people who know absolutely nothing about religion or the people who they are attacking. And so far, the moderators have allowed it, even though it is against the rules which are posted.

Can we DEMAND that our beliefs be respected? No, you can let DU remain a place where respect is only for some and not others. Or maybe we can hope that liberals realize how hypocritical it is for them to condemn bigotry in others while acting like bigots themselves.