In some ways, Scarier
Christians are suing for the right not to tolerate others.
I'm sure there's a side of this we're not getting, but I'm finding it hard to not be utterly disgusted by this.
Basically they're saying that their right to religious freedom means they have the right toWith her lawsuit, the 22-year-old student joins a growing campaign to force public schools, state colleges and private workplaces to eliminate policies protecting gays and lesbians from harassment. The religious right aims to overturn a broad range of common tolerance programs: diversity training that promotes acceptance of gays and lesbians, speech codes that ban harsh words against homosexuality, anti-discrimination policies that require college clubs to open their membership to all.
The Rev. Rick Scarborough, a leading evangelical, frames the movement as the civil rights struggle of the 21st century. "Christians," he said, "are going to have to take a stand for the right to be Christian."
treat others like crap. Wow. I'm all for the right to free speech, until it turns into harassment. I'm pretty sure that what this 'Christian' wants is the latter, not the former.
Go read the article. So many things in there that disturb me. Feel free to discuss in the comments section, whether you agree with me or not.
posted by Fogger at Wednesday, April 12, 2006
1 Comments:
*sigh* I can see their point, unfortunately.
The girl at Georgia Tech sounds like an obnoxious, vindictive bitch, but she should be allowed to discuss her opinions openly. She should not, however, be allowed to attack other groups, which it sounds like she enjoys doing.
We should all be able to intelligently discuss our views, even if some find them objectionable. *smile* Me, personally, my 2 guiding views are "harm none," and "if you're not harming anyone, then what you are doing is none of my business."
April 27, 2006 11:48 PM
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