A forum member writes: Sometimes if I criticize someone's belief system and they think I'm ridiculing them, they will get offended. This is normal but what I find strange is that they think it's okay to insult them (and will actually invite it) but not their faith. Because somehow, their religion has feelings and will be hurt or embarrassed. They are actually offended on behalf of their religion or deity. Likewise they will insult me for being stupid, evil, and selfish for being an atheist, and act confused if I get offended. What gives?
This is a curious reaction, isn't it? One would expect a person to get upset if you insulted them - that would be only natural. Insulting an ideology or belief system, however, should be entirely legitimate and acceptable. After all, beliefs don't deserve the same automatic respect that people do, right? Read More...
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