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It's fine No it's not tolerable
Debate Score:28
Arguments:18
Total Votes:29
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Is it right to call someone stupid because of their religion?

Just had some call me an idiot for my religion not nameing... But what do you think?

It's fine

Side Score: 12
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No it's not tolerable

Side Score: 16
4 points

If you've said something stupid as a direct effect of your religion, of course it's fine.

Side: It's fine

For example when some one says God doesn't exist .

Side: It's fine

Yea, I know what you're saying. I mean, not believing in something for which there is no tangible evidence, and is inherently contradictory, and has followers that would discourage even the dumbest lemming from following them?

That is the epitome of stupid.

Side: It's fine
1 point

Stupid as in not smart enough to see the fallacy religion is.

If someone is incapable of seeing that religion itself is stupid and pointless, and therefore adheres to religion then yes, that person is stupid.

Side: It's fine

Of course, the freedom of speech allows for this ability to call someone stupid even for religions indications.

Side: It's fine
1 point

Any adult who will believe in magic and mythology instead of reason and evidence should suffer ridicule.

Side: It's fine

Exactly why I choose to follow Christ and not claim the impossible. I'm not the one going around claiming not to believe in a non-existing god.

Side: It's fine
2 points

Its not right to call someone stupid just because of religion . Its what they believe . If their stupid for believing something, then your more stupid for beleiving something else. It all comes back around

Side: No it's not tolerable
burnjuan(59) Disputed
2 points

Would you call a grown person who still believes in Santa Claus despite all evidence that there is no such person stupid? Most would. Belief in something without any evidence is stupid.

Side: It's fine
amandefoe(199) Disputed
2 points

No it's not . Just because there is no evidence of something that we believe in , doesn't make it stupid . That is a stupid thing to say . We believe what be believe because we CAN . Because no one has a right to say its stupid not to believe in something with no evidence . P

Side: No it's not tolerable

What about people who are spiritual as a means of dealing with grief? Is it okay to tell them that they're stupid for just trying to believe that their loved ones are OK? If someone is truly heartbroken over the death of a loved one, telling them that could push them into emotional instability, and that is not tolerable.

Side: No it's not tolerable
2 points

If it's important for you to NOT breed ill will, calling someone stupid because of a label works against your interests.

Side: No it's not tolerable
2 points

It is definately wrong to call someone stupid because of the basis of their beliefs, if they say or do something stupid because of their beliefs then it's to call them on that but insulting someone because of their beliefs is bigoted. Faith and Belief are what help people through tough times and are all some people have left in the world

Side: No it's not tolerable
1 point

I just think its not ethical. Nobody knows what has happen in the life of a certain individual to make him/her to believe or disbelieve in a certain thing. It doesn't mean you are stupid, for that is a matter of the other person opinion and not fact. We as human beings are quick to judge other people. We criticize does who don't share are same point of view. Yes, there are those who make really foolish statements and arguments. But that is because they don't do their homework and research about the topic they are talking about. It doesn't mean their stupid, but rather ignorant.

Side: No it's not tolerable

It is irrelevant since it just provides annoyance and does not deliver accurate knowledge or convincing facts to a person`s beliefs.

Side: No it's not tolerable

It isn't nice to call someone "stupid" regardless of the circumstance.

Side: No it's not tolerable