let him have his say

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

Interesting article.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...gion-extremism

... But does tolerance mean that critics of religion must shut up so that some people will not be offended? What happened to tolerance of differing opinions? Any religion, or interpretation of religion if you prefer, that preaches that violence is an acceptable response to non-violent provocation is preaching intolerance. People have the right to be upset when they feel insulted. No-one has the right to go out and kill people and spread terror just because they are upset.

Equally, is intolerance to a religion that has people who are intolerant acceptable? Is deliberately seeking to offend this religion any different than members of that religion seeking to offend you? Is burning a copy of the Qu'ran any different than burning the American flag?

Two wrongs, and all that.