I see people getting quite defensive when Jabs at faith and religion are made.
Just remember that feeling when you're telling other people what is right and wrong based on your own beliefs, and don't be surprised if they are also at the defense.
Here's the thing though, as the sign-maker said, people LIVE on campus. Opinion, faith or what-have-you, I think it's hateful to denounce another persons way of life in the place they call home. Nobody goes into a church with signs arguing that faith is dangerous/religion is corrupt/etc. I really give that guy credit, for taking an uncomfortable situation and injecting some humor in.
I hope that didn't sound mean. :) I think we should all learn to respect each other. That woman, as ignorant as I think it is, is free to believe what she wants... so she should give others the same respect.
Love is arguably one of the most important things in human existence, and I feel it should be respected in all forms. It's cruel to say somebody's love (as long as it's mutual)is wrong or evil.
To be honest, I think it has less to do with religion and more to do with logic and reason. A nation that values these things tends to be less violent, more progressive and probably happier.
With this being said, people who value these things tend not to buy into prescribed beliefs and the hive mentality. Because of this it seems like a Godless nation is a better one, but I think that it's a society that values critical thinking, education and science... and it's hard for a god to exist when you're a rationalist (sorry if that sounds abrasive!).
Just remember that feeling when you're telling other people what is right and wrong based on your own beliefs, and don't be surprised if they are also at the defense.
I mean this with respect and sincerity.
"I didn't see any hate in her sign"
Here's the thing though, as the sign-maker said, people LIVE on campus. Opinion, faith or what-have-you, I think it's hateful to denounce another persons way of life in the place they call home. Nobody goes into a church with signs arguing that faith is dangerous/religion is corrupt/etc. I really give that guy credit, for taking an uncomfortable situation and injecting some humor in.
I hope that didn't sound mean. :) I think we should all learn to respect each other. That woman, as ignorant as I think it is, is free to believe what she wants... so she should give others the same respect.
Love is arguably one of the most important things in human existence, and I feel it should be respected in all forms. It's cruel to say somebody's love (as long as it's mutual)is wrong or evil.
With this being said, people who value these things tend not to buy into prescribed beliefs and the hive mentality. Because of this it seems like a Godless nation is a better one, but I think that it's a society that values critical thinking, education and science... and it's hard for a god to exist when you're a rationalist (sorry if that sounds abrasive!).