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Tuesday, November 03, 2015

Atheist: Okay to Disparage Christians, But Islam Off-Limits Because of ‘Fear’

(CNSNews) – An atheist professor said Tuesday that it’s acceptable to criticize Christians but not Muslims, because he does not “fear” retaliation from Christians.

“I know what keeps me from critiquing Islam on my blog is just fear,” Phil Zuckerman said at a discussion on religious liberty at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. “I’ve got three kids.

“So I know I can say anything about Christianity or Mormonism, and I’m not living in fear, which is a testament to Christianity and Mormonism, and that’s wonderful. Thank you,” said Zuckerman, who is a self-described atheist and professor of secular studies at Pitzer College in Claremont, Calif.

Kirsten Powers, a Democratic pundit, recent convert to Catholicism and author of the book “How the Left Is Killing Free Speech,” said at the event that she does not understand why Muslims can oppose same-sex marriage and not be targeted by the Left for it, but calling out Christians for their beliefs is acceptable.

Powers cited the hidden video recordings made earlier this year by Steven Crowder, who asked Muslim bakers in Michigan if they would bake a cake for a same-sex wedding and they refused.

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

A lot of people are also afraid to poke fun at Scientology

Anonymous said...

If he doesn't post the whole truth of an issue, out of fear of retaliation from one side or the other, then perhaps he should consider blogging about knitting or house paint instead. Or find another hobby.

Anonymous said...

The time of Christians standing down is drawing to an end as the beginning of the second Crusades are on the horizon.

lmclain said...

He is KILLING (pardon the pun) the "religion of peace" thing.
Must be a RACIST, too.