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Persuasive essay Why do atheists have to be tolerant to religion, while religious people are not tolerant to atheists? Of all the stuff going on in America today this one bothers me the most. People respond more negatively to atheism than they do to homosexuality or mixed-racial relationships. There are a lot of people who dislike atheism and atheists, they may make lots of claims, but can’t seem to back up those claims. In this essay I will explain why I don't believe that either side is completely wrong. First let me say that in my experience I have found that both sides have no kindness for each other. I'm not saying all atheists are intolerant of religious people or all religious people are intolerant of atheists, there are some from both sides that are tolerant and some that are not. However, in general people can be pretty intolerant of each other, that’s what wars are about. The intolerance comes from the fact that atheism knocks religion and religion knocks atheism. Why should anyone find this to be odd? I don't believe that either side is completely wrong, but I do believe that religious groups aren't being honest with themselves when they show intolerance toward atheists. Religious prejudice is one of the most hateful groups out there. Religious intolerance is when a religious group refuses to tolerate practices, persons or beliefs on religious grounds feeling sure that its own beliefs and practices are correct. It is intolerant to say that a belief (or lack of belief) is wrong. Why is it intolerant to say that some belief is wrong or stupid? Because atheists are the most disliked and distrusted minority in America. More people would refuse to vote for an atheist or would get upset over their child dating an atheist than with any other group, including gays, blacks, Jews, etc. The intolerance expressed by religious groups is basically saying
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