tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post8226176735067726233..comments2024-02-10T20:49:20.762-05:00Comments on bjkeefe: Somewhere far below Sam Harris's feet swims a sharkbjkeefehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-11908998875417220192010-08-23T08:12:11.778-04:002010-08-23T08:12:11.778-04:00Been trying to think of a good response since you ...Been trying to think of a good response since you posted your comment, and each time I start, it feels like it'll go on for hours. So I guess I need to clarify my thoughts some more, especially since you and I are so closely agreed on this matter.bjkeefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967912817595826059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662517.post-3192233084801270832010-08-19T08:41:41.426-04:002010-08-19T08:41:41.426-04:00Well said. I haven't read the articles you lin...Well said. I haven't read the articles you linked to, but your comments make sense to me.<br /><br />The practice of religion is definitely to be tolerated, not eradicated. At least, not eradicated through force, but instead through intelligent, respectful dialogue. It's not always possible of course, but that's the idea anyway.<br /><br />I view the practice of religion the same way I view a foreign (to me) hobby or pastime. Like scrapbooking, tribal drumming or gambling. If you like this sort of thing, I say go nuts. Up to the point, of course, where it becomes harmful to others. Such as the the young or powerless. Or animals. Or maybe yourself.<br /><br />There's a line here, and of course there are many who cross over it. It's hard not to want these objectionable nutcases to go ahead and demonstrate their belief in the eternal paradise by just killing themselves.<br /><br />But I don't think that's what is happening with the ground zero mosque. At least not from what I've read anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com