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in terms of religion.. or at least the Jewish religion and its children - the key belief is that there is one true God. What Analog said about being open to other idea's really is an issue I think. A devout Christian/Jew/Muslim may respect other's beliefs and their right to hold them, but they KNOW that anyone who believes something different is wrong. This is a knowledge based on faith rather than evidence.
Communism vs Capitalist Democracy is a debate between idea's and interpretions. But Differences in religion are differences in fact (that cannot be supported, because it simply IS) - I think this makes religious differences more personal and more likely to cause offense.
Personally, I would debate anyone on my religious beliefs, and anyone who thinks that religion is by nature idiotic doesnt offend me. I would only say that Aethism is a religion also.
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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