Posted by Carlos Javier on January 06, 1997 at 22:14:03:
In Reply to: Re: The particular danger of some religions (Christianity and Islam) posted by Jason on January 06, 1997 at 20:41:15:
I'd say that we agree more than we disagree. I do, however, take issue with the idea that I was making an ad hominem attack, as such things are repulsive to me. Also, I would never say that atheists are communists; I might say that most communists are atheists or that the average communist is an atheist. Give me a little credit for critical thinking, and please reread what I said about generalizations (about duly noting exceptions).
We both see possible danger in certain religious tendencies, but we seem to disagree as to the extent of the danger or the likelihood that it will affect us infidels. A friend and I are in a contrasting situation on another topic; he sees conscious conspiracies in government mistreatment of minorities, where I generally give the government less credit for cunning and forethought.
As far as differences between Canucks and USians, don't get me started. I grew up in Michigan. We can start an e-mail chat about differences. I feel they are insignificant, and are played up too much by nationalist Canadians who are tired of being mistaken for "Americans". But such a digression should be saved for e-mail.