Why is it cool to persecute Christians?

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To think Christians are being persecuted in America is silly.

furthermore, I feel it's disrespectful towards Christians in countries where they actually ARE persecuted.

Absolutely correct. And Coburn, if you took up the cause of some real persecuted Christians I bet you would be praised for it just as you would for taking up the cause for Tibet. But if you pretend that Christians are persecuted in America then people are going to think you are crazy, and rightly so.

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You have to love the logic of the haters: "You guys are a supermajority so of course it's fine for us to unfairly attack your beliefs!"

Did anyone say that its fine? Christians may be made fun of in America, but so are Muslims, Jews, Hindus etc. Yet I don't think any of those groups are persecuted in America.

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You have to love the logic of the haters: "You guys are a supermajority so of course it's fine for us to unfairly attack your beliefs!"

Did anyone say that its fine? Christians may be made fun of in America, but so are Muslims, Jews, Hindus etc. Yet I don't think any of those groups are persecuted in America.

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Was that meant to be serious?

Yes, people say it is fine. They're saying so in this thread.

As for the other groups you mentioned, you can't possibly expect me to take seriously the claim that Muslims and Jews don't complain about persecution in some form.

Who said it's fine? Maybe a couple posters. I bet the vast majority of us don't condone the ridiculous bullsh**t spewed by Maher and his ilk.

And I didn't say that Muslims or Jews don't claim they are being persecuted, just that their claims are just as ridiculous as Christians claiming to be persecuted. As far as I know, no religious groups are PERSECUTED in America. Do you understand the meaning of that word?

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As far as I know, no religious groups are PERSECUTED in America. Do you understand the meaning of that word?

Here's a little note to my friend: Persecution is not limited to torture and/or killing.

Definition of persecute.

per·se·cute  (pûrs-kyt)
tr.v. per·se·cut·ed, per·se·cut·ing, per·se·cutes
1. To oppress or harass with ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs.
2. To annoy persistently; bother.

I am guessing you are referring to #2? I think Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and especially Mormons are "bothered" more than Christians in America.( I know Mormons are Christians but many people seem not to believe it)

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As far as I know, no religious groups are PERSECUTED in America. Do you understand the meaning of that word?

Here's a little note to my friend: Persecution is not limited to torture and/or killing.

Definition of persecute.

per·se·cute  (pûrs-kyt)
tr.v. per·se·cut·ed, per·se·cut·ing, per·se·cutes
1. To oppress or harass with ill-treatment, especially because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs.
2. To annoy persistently; bother.

I am guessing you are referring to #2? I think Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and especially Mormons are "bothered" more than Christians in America.( I know Mormons are Christians but many people seem not to believe it)

Ok? And they complain more about it, too. How often do we hear about the evils of anti Semitism or discrimination against Muslims? I'm not saying that they're not right for complaining about the harassment that they receive but it's just a bit annoying how those actions are so frowned upon but it's more acceptable to bash Christians because they're a "supermajority."

I don't think it is acceptable to bash Christians just because they are a majority. I think previous posters were trying to explain why people like Maher focus much more on Christianity; because they live in a heavily Christian society. If they lived in Turkey they would focus more on Muslims. Now even if I don't like what they say, I certainly don't support silencing them. As long as it doesn't infringe on your right to believe and practice your religion, it should be allowed.

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Maybe you're on to something.  Maybe the Jews that run Hollywood have been converted?  Afraid of pissing off the golden goose (ie, ignorant masses)?  Clearly a conspiracy here of some kind.

Clearly this is the correct answer.