Originally posted by lucifershammerI think a lot of it is specifically anti-Protestant as opposed to anti-Catholic, at least in the U.S. That is, those forms of Protestantism that are especially obnoxious and have especially radical ideas about the nature of reality.
My 2p take:
1. Most people in Western society are, at least nominally, Christian (if only for weddings and funerals). Hence, Christianity is (again, nominally) the majority religion. In most countries, the majority religion does not receive any protection under the law. In India, for instance, the rise of right wing Hindu parties in recent years is ...[text shortened]... form of propaganda that seems to have roots in the secular movement itself.
Good posts, btw.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungATY: " .... radical ideas about the nature of reality."
I think a lot of it is specifically anti-Protestant as opposed to anti-Catholic, at least in the U.S. That is, those forms of Protestantism that are especially obnoxious and have especially radical ideas about the nature of reality.
Which are those ideas ?
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungWhile the specific arguments are directed against Protestant evangelists, I think that the sentiment against Christianity is partly anti-Catholic. Which, ironically enough, traces its origins back to Protestantism.
I think a lot of it is specifically anti-Protestant as opposed to anti-Catholic, at least in the U.S. That is, those forms of Protestantism that are especially obnoxious and have especially radical ideas about the nature of reality.
EDIT: Regardless of whether the sentiment is anti-Protestant or anti-Catholic, do you think the "pissing on Bibles" response is justified?