Of course we must respect the RIGHT of people to hold stupid beliefs. But that doesn’t mean we have to respect their stupid beliefs.
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@RichardDawkins Suppose someone believed that vaccinations were wicked and voted accordingly-an example of where freedom of belief goes bad
@sjzara Though, of course, if there were no freedom of belief, a number of us could find ourselves in deep trouble with those people who...
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@PhilosophyExp@sjzara We don't have to respect stupid beliefs, but we'd better be very afraid of a state that is empowered to suppress /1 -
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@PhilosophyExp@Metamagician I'm now thoroughly persuaded that I have been wrong. We can't even try and impose a standard of rationality. - 1 more reply
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@PhilosophyExp@sjzara beliefs. Imagine if the state had been in the business of actively suppressing beliefs about gay rights /2Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@PhilosophyExp@sjzara at a time when homosexual conduct was considered "immoral". Freedom of belief and speech is fundamental. /3Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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