How we have to talk to ‘them’
More than a couple times recently, I’ve heard atheists ask “How can I talk like I respect a theists beliefs when I think they are insane?”
This is actually a valid issue in general.
The thing is, you don’t have to respect their beliefs. In fact, you’d be pretty hypocritical, I’d guess. Anyhow, these discussions aren’t about respecting each other’s beliefs. Its about respecting the fact that they have these beliefs, and that those beliefs are important to them.
For example, if I think that the US is the greatest country in the world, and I’m all patriotic and all that, then it is hardly a good discussion tactic to start talking trash about the US. All you are going to do is piss me off. Alternately, you could understand the effect that will have and, instead, speak tactfully. You might still think the US is evil or whatever, but you’ll end up communicating more effectively.
I dunno, just felt like I had to say that.
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