TemplarKormac
Political Atheist
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Perhaps but do you doubt that America's Christians once discriminated against Jews, often using the levers of gov't, as a matter of course? Ever heard of Blue Laws? They still exist and are enforced.
Of course I know what Blue Laws are. They restrict the buying and selling of certain merchandise on Sundays. Need I remind you that the Supreme Court ruled Blue Laws to be Constitutional many times, namely in McGowan v. Maryland (1961). And yes, those claiming to be Christians once did discriminate against a wide variety of people. I don't doubt it for one minute.
I'm not concerned with how the Supreme Court has dealt with Blue Laws but rather how good American Christians have used not just their religion as an excuse to discriminate but even the levers of gov't. The point being we are moving beyond the days of socially and legally acceptable bigotry and discrimination and we are a better people for it.
So, labeling someone or something as "bigoted" is also seen as a form of discrimination, and many laws are made dealing with "bigotry." Such beliefs are weighed on the levers of government all the time. Where are you when this happens? We are moving beyond a point where personally held beliefs are no longer relevant my friend. Where religion, faith and tradition are nothing but myth and fable for future generations to muse at in their schoolbooks.