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guillaumeb

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9. Of course it is.

Reply to trotsky (Reply #8)

Tue Dec 10, 2019, 03:21 PM

Dec 2019

But when blaming religion, or lack of, or nationality, or language, or any other factor particular to any individual instance of intolerance, we must acknowledge that intolerance seems to be an inescapable part of humanity.

Do you agree?

Or will you insist that religion is uniquely culpable?

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India braces for protests over citizenship bill excluding Muslims [View all] Eugene Dec 2019 OP

Modi is simply an Indian fascist. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #1

From the article: trotsky Dec 2019 #2

We both know. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #3

The answer to one affects how we assess the other. trotsky Dec 2019 #4

Intolerance. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #5

Also crucial is to note how intolerance is often codified, taught, and perpetuated. trotsky Dec 2019 #6

They are important. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #7

But here in the Religion group, it's quite appropriate to talk about the religious aspects. trotsky Dec 2019 #8

Of course it is. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #9

Yes, it's been noted. trotsky Dec 2019 #10

Explain how your reference to straw men fits here. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #11

Your line: "will you insist that religion is uniquely culpable" trotsky Dec 2019 #12

I asked a question. guillaumeb Dec 2019 #13

I knew you wouldn't apologize. trotsky Dec 2019 #14

He is deeply religious. Voltaire2 Dec 2019 #15

Agreed, but politically, he is a fascist. eom guillaumeb Dec 2019 #16

No he is a theocratic authoritarian nationalist. Voltaire2 Dec 2019 #17